Bacteria11 Jun 2025How microbes living in the clouds affect our livesTrillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and single-celled organisms travel the globe high in the atmosphere. Scientists are finding that they play a role in the weather and our health.11 Jun 20257 Jun 2025Doctors trialling 'poo pills' to flush out dangerous superbugsCan a dose of good bacteria clear superbugs from their hiding place in the bowels?7 Jun 20255 Jun 2025First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospitalFor the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection.5 Jun 20252 Apr 2025Do skin probiotics actually work?The bacteria and fungi living on your skin play a surprising role in keeping us healthy. Is it possible to give them a boost?2 Apr 202524 Mar 2025How often should you wash your feet?Some people scrub them every day while others say letting water run over them in the shower is enough. So are you cleaning these important appendages enough?24 Mar 202519 Mar 2025Three deaths linked to listeria detected in NHS dessertsListeriosis listed as cause of death in one NHS patient and two other deaths being investigated.19 Mar 202517 Mar 2025Are you cleaning your water bottle enough?Every time you take a sip from your water bottle, you are depositing bacteria inside and over the course of a day these can multiply by the millions. Should you be worried?17 Mar 202519 Feb 2025When should you throw away your kitchen sponge?We use them to clean the dishes we eat off, but your kitchen sponge is a damp, crumb-filled environment that is perfect for bacteria to thrive in. Is a washing up brush better?19 Feb 202520 Nov 2024Supermarket recalls chicken wings over bacteria fearTraces of a pathogenic bacteria has been found in the wings, which are only sold in NI Lidl stores.20 Nov 2024...
