bacteria

From Spring to Shelf: How Lebanon’s Bottled Water Failed

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Lebanon informed the public on October 13, 2025, that it would be removing Tannourine bottled water from stores after tests revealed the existence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a harmful bacterium. The announcement sent shock waves throughout the country. Tannourine, one of the nation’s most recognized ...

Dermatitis and Staphylococcus: Your Smartwatch Could Be Carrying Both

They’ve become an extension of our bodies. Whether tracking sleep, heart rate, calorie burn, or simply serving as extensions of our messaging apps, smartwatches cling to our wrists day and night. But beneath their seemingly neutral tech surface, they can become insidious vectors of skin imbalances and dangerous pathogens. The threat doesn’t ...

Reusable Water Bottles: Breeding Grounds for Bacteria?

Proper hydration, eco-awareness and sleek design – in many parts of the world, reusable water bottles are everywhere. Whether made of stainless steel, glass or durable plastic, they’ve become a fixture in backpacks, on desks and in gyms. Since the rise of zero-waste movements and growing environmental consciousness – still, unfortunately, ...