In the brutal world of deep caves, bacteria live in a miniature world of terror. The weapons they have evolved can defeat antibiotics – but now they are inspiring powerful new drugs.
The additives added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer might be having an unexpected effect on the health of the microbes in our guts.
UHI House in Inverness recently reopened after a week of cleaning and disinfection.
Clostridium perfringens, which causes stomach cramps and diarrhoea, was found to be the cause of the outbreak.
The microbiome in the vagina has received less attention than its cousin in the gut – but a well-balanced vaginal microbiome can help protect overall health.
The Lunchbox Envy team explores the scientific reasons behind why where you store your milk in the fridge matters.
Bacteria from our toilets, the cold sore virus and thrush-causing yeast can thrive on our toothbrushes. But there are ways to keep your toothbrush a little cleaner.
Your shower head and the pipes leading into it are a haven for bacteria and fungi. But some simple tricks can flush them down the drain.
Some people prefer to shower in the morning, others in the evening. Who is doing it the right way?
