Mobile phones are ‘Trojan horses’ for germs. Here’s how to clean them
I’ve never cleaned my mobile phone, but after chatting with experts for this story, it was the first…
Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
Jet lag may disrupt athletes’ gut microbiome and slow recovery
Long-haul travel may do more than disturb sleep; it could also alter the gut microbiome in ways that…
Different cyclone definitions reveal uneven diarrheal disease risks across Asia
A multi-region study shows that local wind and rainfall thresholds may be critical for detecting the risks of…
Scientists develop wearable robotic system to restore hand function
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, the Technical University of Munich and…
‘Ozempic breath’ has GLP-1 users snapping up gum and mints
Eau, eau, eau, Eau-zempic! You’ve heard of “Ozempic butt,” “Ozempic fingers,” “Ozempic mouth” and “Ozempic teeth” — now,…
How often should you change your toilet brush?
When was the last time you changed your toilet brush? If you’re just shoving the brush into its…
Used Diapers Turned into New Ones Thanks to Super-Recycling Japanese Towns and New Innovation
Japanese diaper brands on a shelf – credit 維基小霸王- CC BY-SA 4.0. In the 1990s, a pair of…
How do diet, smoking, alcohol, and stress reshape the female microbiome?
A wide-ranging review finds that everyday factors from diet and alcohol to stress, hygiene, and sexual behaviour may…
Adults’ exposure to diverse microbes may worsen allergic conditions
The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens,…
My depression is getting in the way of my hygiene
DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime divorcee and a retiree with grown kids. What is troubling me is…
1,000 cakes and eight complaints: Brisbane picnic event under investigation
A food safety expert has warned viral cake swaps and cake picnics gaining popularity around Australia are rife…