Four students hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Apple Watch and Fitbit straps ‘carry high levels of harmful bacteria’ Study finds E Coli bacteria common on cloth, plastic and rubber wristbands Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023
‘My daughter started to run a fever’: Britain’s swimmers on how sewage changed their summer With pollution at high levels and growing worse, some keen swimmers have stopped going in the sea. Many have felt the impact on their mental health – not to mention the pain and discomfort of E coli The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023
Wristbands are breeding ground for harmful bacteria, finds study In an era where wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular, a recent study has shed light on an unexpected concern regarding wristbands. According to a new study, wristbands, including fitness trackers, smartwatches, and decorative accessories, have been found to harbor harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus. This revelation… The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023
Refugee barges! Sewage! E coli! Why would anyone like to be beside the seaside? There’s filth in the water, and inhumanity in the air. Greed and nationalism have destroyed a great British pleasure, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023
One dead and six in hospital after mystery E.coli outbreak in UK 24 cases associated with the outbreak have been reported The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Fifty-seven swimmers fall sick and get diarrhoea at world triathlon championship in Sunderland Athletes competing on stretch of UK coastline where reduced water quality at centre of dispute over sewage discharges The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023
E.coli infection and symptoms: Surrey adventure farm park closes after outbreak We're used to associating E.coli with the odd bout of food poisoning, but certain strains can be toxic. Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023
Wild-harvested foods can be harmful "We need improved guidelines for the safe harvesting and use of wild foods and more strenuous monitoring" Salon · Jul 19, 2023
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in NZ's wild cockles and watercress put people at growing risk of serious illness Traditional harvesting sites, or mahinga kai, continue to be used throughout New Zealand to provide food and to share skills and cultural practices between families and generations. The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023
E. coli is one of the most widely studied organisms – and that may be a problem for both science and medicine Scientists examine bacterial species that physiologically differ from E. coli in hopes of expanding the existing pool of knowledge within microbiology The Hindu · Jul 8, 2023
Study reveals widely consumed vegetable oil leads to unhealthy gut High use of soybean oil has been associated with obesity and diabetes, as well as autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 6, 2023
_E. coli_ is one of the most widely studied organisms – and that may be a problem for both science and medicine In 1857, a young pediatrician named Theodor Escherich discovered what may very well be the most well-studied organism today. The rod-shaped bacterium named Escherichia coli, better known as E. coli, is a very common microbe residing in your gut. It’s also the workhorse of early molecular biology. The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023
Second childcare setting identified in E.coli probe There is one confirmed case and one probably case of E.coli STEC infection being investigated Wales Online · Jun 27, 2023
Wales Online · Jun 24, 2023 School closed to nursery children over confirmed E.coli cases Parents are being asked to get stool samples to test for the infection
Wales Online · Jun 24, 2023 What are the signs and symptoms of E.coli and when to go to a doctor E.coli is mostly mild but in severe cases can be fatal
Dynamite News · Jun 17, 2023 Precise therapeutic target is provided by charting evolution of primary virulence component in E. coli: Study This new study focused on a subpopulation of E. coli with a specific capsule - the extracellular barrier that surrounds a bacterium - known as K1. E. coli with this form of capsule has been linked to invasive illnesses such as bloodstream or kidney infections, as well as neonatal meningitis.…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023 Apple cider vinegar: the ultimate panacea – or wildly overhyped? It has been said to kill E coli, reduce cholesterol, lower blood sugar and aid weight loss. But not all health experts are convinced of its powers
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023 Sewage spills blamed as E coli forces Cornish shellfish sites to close Producers accuse government of failing to tackle pollution after ‘very high’ levels of bacteria found
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023 E coli levels in Suffolk river in Thérèse Coffey constituency far above legal limits, data shows As environment secretary visits water treatment works on Deben, Anglian Water data reveals E coli levels exceed bathing water status
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023 Use of antibiotics in farming ‘endangering human immune system’ Study suggests antimicrobial used to promote livestock growth breeds bacteria more resistant to our natural defences
WEKU · Apr 23, 2023 Unraveling a hidden cause of UTIs — plus how to prevent them New research shows that one of the most common infections in women may be linked to our food supply. Here's what to know to protect yourself.
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023 Dogs and cats ‘passing on antibiotic-resistant superbugs to owners’ Drug-resistant infections kill around 700,000 people a year globally
Wales Online · Apr 15, 2023 Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in almost half of supermarket meat samples analysed by scientists E. coli strains capable of causing severe infections in people were also 'highly' prevalent
Wales Online · Apr 15, 2023 Dogs and cats passing antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' to their owners These could include E. coli bacteria and another linked with pneumonia, say scientists