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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Good Bacteria: KTU Scientist Identifies Common Mistakes in Probiotic Use

A Kaunas University of Technology professor discusses misuses of probiotics and emphasizes their importance in maintaining gut health.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Salmonella-causing bacteria found in Polish origin turkey fillet by PVD

The Veterinary and Food Inspection Department (PVD) in Latvia has identified salmonella-causing bacteria in fresh, chilled turkey fillet imported from Poland.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Can brushing teeth save from breast cancer?

A study suggests that a bacteria involved in gum disease may silently trigger breast cancer, especially in individuals with a genetic predisposition.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Listeria in sausage with wild garlic

A health concern has arisen over the presence of listeria bacteria in sausage products containing wild garlic.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Disguised' bacteria can still be confused in tests even after outbreak that killed 15 babies

An emerging bacterium, Phytobacter diazotrophicus, continues to be misidentified as Pantoea in laboratory tests, despite causing a deadly outbreak among newborns in Brazil in 2013.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Intestinal Bacteria Can Increase Muscle Strength, Says Study

A study indicates that a type of gut bacteria may positively influence muscle strength and performance in humans and mice.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

When bacteria speak electrically: a new innovation to monitor our food safety

A recent innovation uses live bacteria as biosensors to monitor food safety by generating electrical signals in response to specific materials in food or water.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows patient with KPC between beds in the ward of Hospital Mรกrio Gatti

Hospital Mรกrio Gatti in Campinas, Brazil, has reported a new case of contamination with the Klebsiella Pneumoniae Carbapenemase (KPC) bacterium in its ward, separate from an ongoing outbreak in its ICU.

Mar 19 โ€ข 23:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Expert reveals shocking information about the killer bacteria in Britain: "We're talking hours"

An expert discusses the alarming spread of B-group meningococcal bacteria among young adults in Canterbury, UK, indicating potential rapid health risks.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Danone recalls Aptamil formula due to toxin presence; see affected batches

Danone Brazil has announced a recall of three batches of Aptamil Premium 1 infant formula due to the presence of a toxin linked to bacteria.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

California officials have issued health warnings for several beaches due to high bacteria levels in the water.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

There are symbiotic bacteria living on the skin... the key to skin health is the gut

Research indicates that the health of skin microbiota is intricately linked to gut health, significantly impacting skin conditions like dermatitis and psoriasis.

Mar 18 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This is the deadly disease that has already claimed 2 young lives in Britain

At least two young individuals have died from meningitis in Kent County, Britain, with 11 others hospitalized due to the condition.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian scientists seek viruses, medicines, and answers in Antarctica; see what the routine is like

Brazilian researchers are investigating viruses, bacteria, and fungi in Antarctica to understand their impact on health and the environment.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Urgent statement from the Sanitary-Epidemiological Station. Experts found poor water quality in Lower Silesia

Authorities in Lower Silesia have declared the water in several towns unfit for consumption due to high levels of E. coli bacteria.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The deadly disease in Britain continues to spread

The number of meningitis B cases linked to an outbreak in Kent, UK, continues to rise, with five new infections reported and two young individuals dead.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What is amazake? The fermented Japanese drink that is full of nutrients and beneficial bacteria for the body

Amazake is a traditional Japanese fermented drink made from rice, water, and koji, known for its health benefits including alleviating hangovers and improving digestive health.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Life & Tech

Reasons why you shouldn't serve food with the same utensil used for its thermal processing

The article warns against using the same utensils for cooking and serving food due to the risk of cross-contamination from harmful bacteria.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Resistant bacteria spreads outside hospitals and challenges medical protocols

A traditionally hospital-associated antibiotic-resistant bacterium is increasingly spreading into the community, posing new challenges for healthcare providers and surveillance systems.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

THL and Ruokavirasto warn about the legionella risk of soil products

The Finnish THL and Ruokavirasto have issued warnings about the risk of legionella bacteria in soil products following a record number of pneumonia cases linked to such exposure.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese scientists use E coli to fight breast tumours from within in mice study

Chinese researchers have developed a method to utilize E. coli bacteria for targeted cancer therapy in mice, potentially reducing the side effects of conventional chemotherapy.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Unprecedented outbreak: a deadly bacteria is spreading in England

A severe outbreak of bacterial meningitis in England has prompted health authorities to initiate targeted vaccination programs for university students, following multiple hospitalizations and a reported death.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Intestinal bacteria influence the effectiveness of immunotherapy in cancer, studies show

Recent studies indicate that intestinal bacteria significantly affect the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy treatments.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Perhaps the worst mistake a swimming pool visitor can make: "It worries me the most"

Elina Lรคhdeaho, the cleaning manager of sports halls, emphasizes the importance of washing swimwear at home after using drying machines to avoid bacteria.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Barcode Smaller than Bacteria: Innovation Stores 2 Terabytes on Paper

Scientists from the Vienna University of Technology have developed the smallest QR code ever, capable of storing 2 terabytes of data on a paper sheet.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis warning as 'one in 10 of us carry the bacteria at ANY one time'

An outbreak of a dangerous form of meningitis in Kent has resulted in two student fatalities and several others hospitalized due to the Neisseria meningitidis bacteria.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TalTech students developed a microbiome-supporting pink ice cream

Tallinna Tehnikaรผlikool has launched a new yogurt ice cream created by students in collaboration with Balbiino, featuring red currants and rhubarb, and enriched with fiber and beneficial gut bacteria.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Good bacteria or good advertising? Scientist warns about the most common mistakes in probiotic use

A Lithuanian scientist emphasizes the importance of proper probiotic use and warns against common mistakes that people make when taking them.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It's not the cell phone or the shoe: the travel item with the most bacteria at airports is the passport

A new study reveals that passports, rather than cell phones or shoes, harbor the most bacteria at airports, raising concerns about hygiene among airport staff.

Mar 15 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

PVD has detected salmonella-causing bacteria in Polish-origin turkey breast fillet

The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) of Latvia has identified salmonella bacteria in fresh, chilled turkey breast fillet from Poland.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The professor has been researching gut bacteria for nearly 20 years. Especially, two types of food he eats more of now than before.

A professor with nearly 20 years of research on gut bacteria has adjusted his diet by increasing the consumption of two specific types of food.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

The signals in the mouth, intestine, and vagina that can help detect endometriosis

A new study has found differences in the microbial composition in the mouth, intestine, and vagina of women with endometriosis, potentially paving the way for less invasive diagnostic methods.

Mar 15 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Don't do this in the morning โ€“ 'The worst mistake'

Experts emphasize the importance of brushing teeth before breakfast to prevent bacteria growth in the mouth.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Sanitise kitchen item 'dirtier than your toilet' in minutes with quick hack

A cleaning expert reveals that kitchen sponges can harbor more bacteria than toilets and offers a quick sanitizing method.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

You may want to put your trainers in the freezer

Footwear experts recommend putting trainers in the freezer as a technique to eliminate bad odors caused by sweat and bacteria.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Brno has a new attraction. A giant model of bacteria from the human body resembles famous Brno microscopes

Brno has introduced a new attraction featuring a large model of bacteria that reflects the renowned microscopes from the city.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: One of the largest fresh milk producers in Latvia recalls its products

One of Latvia's largest milk producers, Zemturi, has recalled over five tons of fresh milk due to the detection of Q fever bacteria in its herd.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An unexpected finding, and 'far' from the brain, explains why memory weakens with age

A study reveals that gut bacteria accumulation affects the vagus nerve's communication with the hippocampus, leading to memory decline in aging mice.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA 'don't use these 4 wipes' alert as six deaths linked to bacteria outbreak

The UKHSA has warned the public against using four specific brands of wet wipes linked to a deadly bacterium following six deaths and numerous illnesses in the UK.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Life & Tech

Circuit Board Scraps Turned into Metal Mining with the Help of Bacteria

Scientists from the University of Tartu and BiotaTec have developed a method using bacteria to extract valuable metals from old circuit boards, with successful results at a larger scale.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

If I transplant Pogacar's feces, will I become as strong as him?: an intestinal bacteria increases muscle strength

Spanish researchers have discovered the link between the gut-muscle axis and its influence on muscle development, growth, and quality without the need for exercise.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A surprising explanation found about the cause of memory deterioration as the years go by

British researchers discovered an intestinal bacterium that proliferates with age, influencing cognitive decline.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Secret of Australian Honey: Does it Kill Bacteria Stronger Than Antibiotics?

Australian researchers have discovered that honey produced from a diverse range of native plants possesses antibacterial properties that exceed those of mono-floral honey.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Stinking bacteria cover the seabed. Now the municipality has a theory about the cause of the outbreak.

The municipality of Oslo theorizes about the cause of a stinking bacterial outbreak disturbing local bathers in Hvervenbukta.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Spanish scientists identified a bacteria in the intestine that can increase muscle mass

Spanish researchers have discovered a specific intestinal bacteria that could enhance muscle mass and strength, potentially leading to new probiotic treatments for maintaining muscle health as people age.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected

A recent study reveals that passports carry significantly higher levels of bacteria compared to other travel items, raising concerns about hygiene during travel.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Conan, the immortal bacterium that (perhaps) came from Mars: 'It could have hitched a ride from an asteroid'

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University discovered that the nearly indestructible bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans, known as Conan, can survive extreme conditions, leading to theories about its extraterrestrial origins.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
Life & Tech

Why you might want to clean your headphones

The article discusses the importance and health implications of keeping headphones clean to prevent bacteria and dirt from affecting ear health.

Mar 10 โ€ข 22:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In the Retail Network - Shashlyk with Dangerous Bacteria: Hurry to Return

A Lithuanian grocery chain has recalled a type of marinated pork shashlyk due to contamination with Salmonella.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Households urged to check laundry baskets this week

Households in the UK are being advised to clean their laundry baskets to prevent the buildup of bacteria, mould, and odours as spring begins.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:51 UTC

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