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The Latest Breaking News from Bacteria

Once dismissed as "just digestion," your gut is now recognized as the command center for everything from immunity to metabolism to mood. That's why supplements promising to "balance the gut" have exploded in popularity.

Medical Daily

A gut bacteria is linked to colorectal cancer — here’s how to keep yours healthy

California researchers have identified a possible link between toxin in the gut and increase in cancer cases in people under the age of 50

The Independent UK

Fueling Tiny Paws: The Best Diet Tips To Help Your Growing Puppy Thrive

Bringing home a puppy is one of the most joyful and emotional experiences for any pet lover. Those tiny paws, curious eyes, playful jumps, and endless energy quickly fill a home with happiness and warmth. But behind all the fun and cuddles lies an important responsibility. Puppies are growing rapidly,…

Times Pets

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5 Powerful Health Benefits of Mushrooms Backed by Science

Mushroom is a nutritious powerhouse that is not receiving the attention that it truly deserves. This wholesome food not only supports our overall health and longevity, but makes our taste buds happy as well. Through this article, we will convince you why you should add more mushrooms into your daily…

Times Life

Why your gut microbiome and heart are closer than you think

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance and neurological processes.

The Conversation

Hold the sauerkraut—five things to eat for better gut health if fermented foods don’t agree with you

Having a healthy gut doesn't have to mean loading up on miso, sauerkraut and kimchi

Fit & Well

37 Doctors Share Which Diseases Should Scare People More Than They Do

Advancements in technology and medicine have made many of us less worried about serious ailments. However, we tend to forget the potentially life-threatening consequences that these diseases bring, especially when not taken seriously. Here are examples from the people of Reddit, some of whom are medical professionals.

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10 Kitchen Habits That Are Secretly Spreading Bacteria (Stop Washing Chicken)

You probably think your kitchen is a sanctuary of health because you scrub the counters every night. Honestly, most of us are unknowingly inviting invisible guests to dinner every single time we cook. These microscopic invaders do not care how expensive your backsplash is or how organized your spice rack…

Budget and the Bees

The Compost Mistake That Wastes Money Every Spring

Composting saves money when done right, but poor composting turns free soil food into useless clutter. Every spring, many home gardeners toss food waste into piles and expect rich, dark humus in a few weeks. But nature does not hurry. Microorganisms work steadily, chewing organic matter into plant-friendly nutrients, yet…

Frugal Gardening

Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria

Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years – and for much of that time, we understood it to be more than just food.

The Conversation

The “Beard Bacteria” Alert: Why Your Post-Workout Routine Is Trapping Harmful Minerals Against Your Skin

A great beard can project confidence, grit, and style. It can also trap sweat, minerals, and bacteria right against the skin if post-workout care falls short. That thick, proud facial hair that frames the jawline turns into a warm, damp net after a hard training session, and that net holds…

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Raw Milk Risk Watch: Why Counties Keep Issuing Outbreak Alerts — And What To Do If You Drank It

The movement toward unpasteurized dairy is growing among health enthusiasts. These individuals believe it offers superior nutrition and gut health. However, this trend has a hidden and dangerous side. It is causing health departments in several states to issue new alerts this season. Multiple counties have recently reported bacterial infections…

Budget and the Bees

These Birdseed Additives Are Spreading Salmonella — Wildlife Officials Sound the Alarm

A backyard bird feeder should never become a disease hotspot, yet wildlife officials across several states have raised urgent concerns about salmonella linked to contaminated birdseed and certain additives. What seems like a harmless boost to attract more colorful visitors can quickly turn into a health risk for birds and…

Frugal Gardening

A virus hiding inside bacteria may help explain colorectal cancer

The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A new study from a Danish research team offers a possible clue. When they looked beyond the bacterium itself and into…

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Times Life

How Bobby Deol Stays Fit at 57: Dr. Pal Reveals Diet Secrets

Bobby Deol is the Bollywood icon who stole the hearts of fans all over India through his chiselled body and poignant acting skills. Indeed, his role as an antagonist, Abrar Haque, in the film Animal received widespread acclaim. His muscular presence and sharp look were the icing on the cake.…

The Conversation

The biology of body odour, from sweat glands to skin bacteria

Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air.

The Independent UK

‘Food is not just about calories – it could improve your mood’: Tim Spector on the gut-brain axis and fermentation myths

INDEPENDENT STUDIO: From fermentation myths to the gut–brain axis, Tim Spector argues that food affects far more than hunger and weight. On The Independent’s Well Enough podcast, he explains why our gut microbes may be quietly shaping how we feel, writes Hannah Twiggs

The Guardian - UK

People living in UK’s poorest areas have less diverse gut bacteria, study finds

Research shows social deprivation reduces range of microbiome leading to worse physical and mental health

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Cause of 72 Chiang Mai tiger deaths in question

The deaths of 72 tigers at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai last week have been called into question, with the source of the virus and bacteria blamed for the fatalities yet to be clearly identified.

Frugal Gardening

Why Reusing Nursery Pots Without This Step Is Costing Gardeners Hundreds

Nursery pots might look harmless once a plant moves into the garden or a bigger container, but they carry invisible threats that hit both your plants and your budget. Every time soil clings to old pots, it brings more than dirt with it. Tiny fungi, bacteria, and other plant pathogens…

Times Pets

How Your Pet’s Gut Health Quietly Protects Their Immunity

When a pet looks healthy on the outside, we often assume everything inside is working just fine. A shiny coat, playful energy, and a good appetite reassure us. Yet, deep within your pet’s body lies a system so powerful that it influences almost every aspect of their health. The gut.…

Woman & Home

'Fibre impacts almost everything in your body' - nutrition expert reveals 5 foods to eat every day

Less than 5% of Americans get enough fibre every day, yet it's essential for our gut health, hormones, and immune system

The Independent UK

The common household items that carry hidden health risks

Developing scalp boils, tooth decay and fungal infections may be easier than you might think

LiveScience

'Universal' nasal-spray vaccine protects against viruses, bacteria and allergens in mice

In an early animal test, a new nasal-spray vaccine has shown promise against a variety of germs and a common allergen, scientists report.

The Independent UK

Scientists find new gut virus linked to colorectal cancer that could lead to earlier diagnosis

More than 55,000 Americans are expected to die of colorectal cancer this year

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