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Useful Tips: How to Disinfect a Toothbrush
To prevent germs from multiplying, it is important to periodically disinfect your toothbrush. One procedure per week is enough.
Diana Dashkevich toothbrush cleaning cleaning tips lifehacks Helpful tips 8 February 2024
Food storage tips: Mold – how it appears in the fridge
When you leave some food on the table for a week, then you might expect it to become dry or moldy – it's a pretty natural thing to happen. Meanwhile, when you keep your food in the fridge, then you might expect it to stay safe from mold, but it still happens regularly.
Kate Yakimchuk mold healthy food danger food storage Cooking 27 January 2024
A new discovery: The beneficial bacteria – plant-based foods can help
Prebiotics are dietary fibers found in certain plant-based foods that can significantly help to promote the growth of the good bacteria in the gut. Scientists conducted an experiment to see if prebiotics could affect brain function and even food decision-making.
Kate Yakimchuk research vegetables healthy food weight management Cooking 14 January 2024
A new discovery: Raw meat – dogs shouldn't eat it
Scientists tested 600 healthy pet dogs and discovered that giving them raw meat increases the chances of them releasing E. coli bacteria. This particular type of E. coli is resistant to a commonly used antibiotic called ciprofloxacin.
Kate Yakimchuk research dog food raw meat health Animals 9 January 2024
Communication through bacteria: A new study on cats' scent
We are used to cats chatting with others through meowing, purring, and using other vocalizations, especially when "talking" to other cats. Meanwhile, sounds and body language aren't the only ways of cats sharing information with others.
Kate Yakimchuk research cats communication scent Animals 22 November 2023
Food particles in your sink: Housekeeping advice
Food particles and debris in your kitchen sink are unpleasant on their own - lots of people hate touching them when removing them, and they also hate the smell. Meanwhile, the smell isn't the only reason why you shouldn't leave them there for a while.
Kate Yakimchuk sink food dirt tips Helpful tips 24 September 2023
Learn about toxoplasma: Surprising effects of the parasite
Have you ever heard of toxoplasma - a tiny parasite that can affect the way you see your pet cat? Toxoplasma is a tiny parasite that can infect humans, and it has an interesting effect on some people's brains.
Kate Yakimchuk cats pets toxoplasmos Animals 7 September 2023
Be safe around your pets: Dangerous cat bacteria
If you're a responsible pet owner, then you try your best to keep your pets healthy - that's the only right thing to do. Meanwhile, some cat bacteria can actually be pretty dangerous to their owners, so they should be very careful.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats Animals 6 September 2023
Unveiling the nighttime puzzle: How your gut health and sleep are connected
The mysterious realm of sleep, intertwined with our health and social fabric, reveals yet another enigmatic connection. New research takes us on a journey through the fascinating landscape of sleep and unveils its impact on our gut health.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep gut Psychology 17 August 2023
Why dish sponges smell bad: The main reasons
Smell in the kitchen can make or break the whole atmosphere of your house. If your dish sponges smell bad, then it's a sign that you do something wrong.
Kate Yakimchuk sponge smell housekeeping tips Helpful tips 10 July 2023
Why spoiled milk becomes bitter: When it's hard not to notice that you shouldn't drink it
While in most cases, spoiled milk tastes sour, it can also suddenly become extremely bitter. It doesn't happen too often, but when it does, then it's a great sign that you shouldn't drink it or use it while cooking.
Kate Yakimchuk milk dairy food storage spoiled food Cooking 19 June 2023