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A parent's guide to manage pediatric respiratory illnesses during the virus season

As we head deeper into fall and toward the holiday season, your little one may start to exhibit symptoms like a runny nose, cough, or fever.

24 Oct 2025

Bio-Rad’s iQ-Check Enterobacteriaceae Kit validated for detection of Enterobacteriaceae in infant formula and cereals

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, today announced that MicroVal, the international certification organization for the validation and approval of alternative methods for the microbiological analysis of food and beverages, has approved iQ-Check™ Enterobacteriaceae Kit for the real-time PCR detection of Enterobacteriaceae (EB) in infant formula, infant cereal with and without probiotics, and related ingredients.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 24 Oct 2025

People with both cavities and gum disease may face higher ischemic stroke risk

People with both cavities and gum disease may face a higher risk of ischemic stroke, according to a study published on October 22, 2025, in Neurology Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

23 Oct 2025

Daytime sleepiness in older adults linked to cognitive decline after surgery

People 60 and older who are excessively sleepy during the day may have more problems with memory and thinking after surgery, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting.

13 Oct 2025

Botched Botox: Study uncovers severe malpractice behind botulism cluster

A rapid investigation in North East England uncovered 25 cases of iatrogenic botulism linked to cosmetic injections using unlicensed, highly potent botulinum products. The study exposes critical safety failures in practitioner conduct and highlights urgent regulatory gaps in the booming cosmetic injectables industry.

13 Oct 2025

Nurses urged to ditch gloves for IV antibiotics

A scoping review reveals non-sterile glove use during IV antibiotic preparation lacks evidence, potentially harming infection control and increasing costs.

13 Oct 2025

Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality

Global mortality rates are falling but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet today and presented at the World Health Summit in Berlin.

13 Oct 2025

Third-sector services prove more effective at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas

New research reveals that 'third-sector' services, such as those run by housing associations, are far more effective than government work programmes at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas.

9 Oct 2025

Scientists develop a high accuracy blood test to diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Scientists at the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics have developed a high accuracy blood test to diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS).

7 Oct 2025

Advancing patient safety for children: building safer systems from birth

Laís Junqueira discusses patient safety challenges in pediatric care and the need for system-level innovations to protect children and newborns effectively.

2 Oct 2025

How maternal microbes shape babies’ gut health and disease risk

Early microbial exposures from maternal microbes, milk components, and the environment shape infant gut development and long-term disease risk. The review highlights mechanisms, preventive levers, and research gaps in supporting healthy microbiome inheritance across generations.

29 Sep 2025

Uganda’s most vulnerable region faces high Salmonella burden

In the dry, isolated area of Karamoja in northeastern Uganda – the country’s poorest sub-region – children have long suffered from malnutrition and water shortages.

26 Sep 2025

Practical period education boosts confidence and reduces stigma for adolescents

Practical information on managing periods can help better prepare adolescents for the changes taking place in their bodies during menstruation, according to research presented during the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition at the Colorado Convention Center Sept. 26-30.

26 Sep 2025

Portable toilet option improves quality of life for people living in urban slums

An international study on container-based sanitation (CBS) systems has found that this portable toilet option significantly improves the quality of life for people living in urban slums in Kenya, Peru and South Africa.

26 Sep 2025

New research questions current sleep guidelines for teens

Sleep guidelines suggest no screens, no exercise, and no food in the hour before bed, but do they work and how many young people follow them?

23 Sep 2025

Respite services significantly increase home deaths for palliative care patients

Access to respite services for family caregivers increases a palliative care patient's probability of dying at home almost threefold, according to a McGill University-led study.

23 Sep 2025

Survey: Public awareness of cystitis and urinary tract infections remains alarmingly low

A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs) - common health issues that disproportionately affect women.

22 Sep 2025

Study uncovers widespread ignorance of cystitis and UTI prevention

A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs) – common health issues that disproportionately affect women.

22 Sep 2025

Daily actions are driven by habit rather than conscious choice

Habit, not conscious choice, drives most of our actions, according to new research from the University of Surrey, University of South Carolina and Central Queensland University.

21 Sep 2025

Do tongue piercings harm your oral health? Evidence points to yes

Researchers reviewed 19 studies on tongue piercings and found they carry significant oral health risks, including fractures, gum recession, infections, and rare systemic complications. The evidence base is limited but highlights the need for clinician vigilance and patient awareness.

21 Sep 2025

Hygiene News and Research

A parent's guide to manage pediatric respiratory illnesses during the virus season

Bio-Rad’s iQ-Check Enterobacteriaceae Kit validated for detection of Enterobacteriaceae in infant formula and cereals

People with both cavities and gum disease may face higher ischemic stroke risk

Daytime sleepiness in older adults linked to cognitive decline after surgery

Botched Botox: Study uncovers severe malpractice behind botulism cluster

Nurses urged to ditch gloves for IV antibiotics

Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality

Third-sector services prove more effective at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas

Scientists develop a high accuracy blood test to diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Advancing patient safety for children: building safer systems from birth

How maternal microbes shape babies’ gut health and disease risk

Uganda’s most vulnerable region faces high Salmonella burden

Practical period education boosts confidence and reduces stigma for adolescents

Portable toilet option improves quality of life for people living in urban slums

New research questions current sleep guidelines for teens

Respite services significantly increase home deaths for palliative care patients

Survey: Public awareness of cystitis and urinary tract infections remains alarmingly low

Study uncovers widespread ignorance of cystitis and UTI prevention

Daily actions are driven by habit rather than conscious choice

Do tongue piercings harm your oral health? Evidence points to yes

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