Bacteria

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

6 Harmful Types of Mold That Could Be Growing in Your Home

It’s important to identify and prevent these dangerous types of mold in the house.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

Your Sponge Is Filthy! Here's How to Properly Sanitize It

Your kitchen sponge can contain a lot of nasty bacteria. Click here to learn how to properly sanitize it!

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

How To Know If Something is Safe to Eat? Check These Tips!

Let’s demystify what food safety really means and what are the different ways you can ensure you avoid harmful foods.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

8 Of the DIRTIEST Household Items and How to Clean Them

Even in the cleanest of homes, germs might be lurking in the most surprising everyday items. These are 8 items you should look out for and clean regularly.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

10 Household Items You Should Disinfect Every Day

Here is a list of 10 essential household things that you simply must disinfect during the winter months.

Health

The Habit of Nail Biting Could Have Many More Consequences

Nail-biting is more than just a gross habit, it can also be extremely bad for your mental and physical health in a number of ways.

Health

Amazing Things You Never Knew About Human Immunity

Our immune system is one of the most incredible biological structures. It protects us from viruses, infections and other harmful bacteria. But here are a few things about it I bet you didn't know!

Health

Warning! Make Sure Your Pets Aren't Making You Sick...

While animals are good for our mental health, they may be unwittingly causing us physical harm. Here's why...

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

Here's How to Properly Kill Germs on Your Kitchen Sponge

Your kitchen sponge can contain a lot of nasty bacteria. Click here to learn how to properly sanitize it!

Recipes & Drinks

The Full Guide to Sourdough + Three Delicious Recipes!

Sourdough bread's special taste is only second to the variety of health benefits it has to offer. Learn all you need to know about it right here!

Health

You Don’t Need a Pharmacy: Natural Home-Made Cough Drops

When suffering from a sore throat the first thing we do is head straight to the pharmacy for cough drops. But why buy them when you can make them at home?

Health

After Reading This, You'll Avoid the Pepper at Restaurants

We all know how dirty menus are in restaurants, but we bet you didn't know just how dirty the pepper shakers are. Read and share.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

Important! These Everyday Objects Need to Be Cleaned!

There are certain things in our homes that we forget or don't even know we need to clean, so here are 15 everyday items that you should clean today.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

Keep the Flu Out of Your Home with these 8 Tips

Did you know that if somebody in the family comes down with the flu, all it takes is a couple of hours for the virus to spread? This room-by-room guide will help stop germs in their tracks, keeping everyone at home healthy and flu-free.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

8 Ways People Waste Time Trying to Avoid Germs

When it comes to flu and cold we all start acting a bit overly cautious. Learn which behaviors are actually pointless in avoiding germs

Science and Technology

Guide: All About the Gut-Brain Connection in Your Body

it's becoming increasingly clear just how influential our tiny gut microbes are in shaping our mood and even our overall health.

Nature

Do Plants Get Cancer? Yes, From Wasps.

Plants can get cancer, but they can live with it peacefully. Here's how.

Health

The Various Causes and Treatments of Yellow Toenails

Several reasons lead to a yellowing toenail. Let's review these causes and ways to treat them.

Health

All About Gut Health, Prebiotics and Probiotics

Your beginner's guide to everything related to probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics.

Health

How Does Walking Pneumonia Differ From Other Types?

Pneumonia can show up in many alarming and often subtle forms. Learn to detect the signs of the 6 most common types of pneumonia early on.

Riddles & Quizzes

QUIZ: What Do You Know About Viruses?

Take our trivia quiz all about viruses and how they are transfered.

Health

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Everything You Need to Know About the Gut-Brain Connection

The gut bacteria in our body can influence our mood, thoughts, and brain. Find out how.

Health

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Just How Germy Are Subways Across the Globe?

What germs survive and thrive in subways across the globe? Are any of them harmful to humans? Hear the answer in this video.

Health

It’s Essential that We Debunk These Antibiotic Myths!

To get the most out antibiotic treatment safely and correctly, we must debunk these common myths and misconception around antiobiotics.

Health

Are Probiotics Really Helpful For Most Digestive Diseases?

Here is a look at why it wouldn't be wise to depend on probiotics for treating all our digestive conditions.

Health

5 Tips to Keep Your Toothbrush Truly Clean

Incorrect or inconsistent care of your toothbrush may expose you to germs and bacteria. Following these tips will help you avoid it.

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Knowing How Viruses and Bacteria Differ Can Be Life-Saving

The video below will teach you to distinguish between viruses and bacteria and explain why it’s very important to know the difference.

Riddles & Quizzes

Biology Quiz: What Do You Know About Viruses?

Take our trivia quiz all about viruses and how they are transfered.

Health

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Will We Be Able to Solve the Antibiotic Resistance Crisis?

The antibiotic resistance crisis is an increasing danger to our health. How did it happen and will we be able to solve this dangerous problem?

Health

Gum Disease Bacteria Suggested To CAUSE Alzheimer’s

Can a seemingly harmless gum infection cause Alzheimer's disease? As unbelievable as it may sound, those are the findings or a recent study

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Fascinating: Hacking Bacteria to Fight Illness

This video will show you the front lines in this war of human vs. bacteria.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

Protect Face, Hair and Sleep With an Anti-Aging Pillowcase

It's not just another silk pillowcase, but is made of 100% Pure Mulberry 22-Momme Silk - the highest quality of smooth silk available.

Health

New Study: Are Washing Machines Hotbeds For Bacteria?

A report on an outbreak of a pathogen in a hospital in Germany discovers that washing machines may retain certain harmful bacteria

Health

Even Non Drinkers Can Suffer from Liver Damage, Here’s Why

Our gut bacteria may effect our health even more than we expected, with a specific bacterium being recently linked to fatty liver disease...

Science and Technology

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The Accidental Discovery of the World’s First Antibiotic

Not too long ago, it was fairly common to die of the simplest of wounds due to bacterial infection. Penicillin changed everything.

Health

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These Mass Murders Have Been Hiding Right Under Our Noses

This video explains clearly what bacteriophages are and how they work in an informative and colorful way.

Health

This Advanced Test Offers Priceless Info about Your Health

Microbiome tests map our gut bacteria and assign the perfect individual diet

Health

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There Are Creatures in Your Gut - and that’s a Good Thing

A video discussion of gut bacteria, their importance and how to best promote a diverse microbiome in the gut.

Science and Technology

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A Must See: White Cells Devouring Bad Bacteria!

A real look at how white cells identify and consume harmful bacteria.

Travel

What's the Dirtiest Place on the Plane?

If you were asked what the dirtiest place on the plane was, what would you answer? The next study is going to surprise you and change your mind about dirty places.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

The Shocking Truth About Using Loofahs!

This is why you should be careful about using Loofahs.

Science and Technology

This Is Why You Should Choose Paper Towels Over Air Dryers

Jet air dryers seem to provide a rapid solution to drying our hands in public restrooms, but they're actually havens for bacteria. Take a look.

Health

Can You Really Get Food Poisoning From a Humble Tea Towel?

If you've seen some alarmist reporting regarding tea towels and food poisoning recently, there's no need to worry. Here's more information on the study.

Health

Here Are 8 Foods That You'd Be Better Off Not Consuming!

When it comes to causing illnesses, some foods are worse than others. Here are 8 foods that food poisoning experts avoid. You should too.

Science and Technology

These Bacteria Can Turn Toxic Metal Compounds Into Gold

Scientists have discovered the process that a bacteria uses to change toxic metals into gold nanoparticles. Discover the amazing findings here.

Health

Antibiotic Resistance - What's Being Done to Fight It?

In this article, we shall take a more in-depth look at antibiotic resistance and what scientists are doing in order to solve this deadly problem.

Health

Are Your Risking Your Health by Using a Dishwasher?

Your dishwasher might get those plates spotless, but it’s probably also teeming with bacteria and fungus, a new study has revealed. Here's how to clean it.

Health

Warning! Keep Away From Romaine Lettuce At the Moment!

E.coli is back in the news at the moment, and the outbreak has unfortunately been linked to delicious romaine lettuce. Find out more here!

Science and Technology

New Research Reveals a Link Between Bacteria & Alzheimer's

Groundbreaking new research has found a connection between Alzheimer's disease and certain types of bacteria in the brain. Learn more here.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

The Dirtiest Places In Your Home Will Surprise You

Bacteria can proliferate ad infinitum in the most unexpected places in the home. Forget the toilet, here's the low-down on the dirtiest things in your home.

Health

5 Important Reasons to Keep Brushing Your Tongue

Did you know that 700 different bacteria species live in the mouth? Here are some possible conditions you may encounter:

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

Here's Why You Should Never Wear Shoes Inside Your House

Here are 7 reasons why you should get into the habit of taking your shoes off before you enter your house!

Health

7 Symptoms That Can Indicate You Have An Unhealthy Gut

A healthy gut is a vital for overall good health, and that's why we should be aware of the key symptoms that can indicate that something is wrong.

Health

Warning: The Places Bacteria Hides...

The truth about hand washing and the spread of bacteria. This could keep you healthy longer!

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This Genius Video Explains the Immune System

You are under attack every second of every minute of every hour - by bacteria, viruses and all kinds of nasty infections. But your immune system, as explained in this video, is the unsung hero that shields you from almost all of them.