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  US study: Eating too much sugar while taking antibiotics may harm gut bacteria

  According to CNN, a new study suggests that eating a high-sugar diet while taking antibiotics may further disrupt the gut's natural bacteria and allow potentially harmful bacteria to grow, increasing the risk of infection.The study, published in the journal Nature, examined cancer patients who were hospitalized and taking antibiotics for an extended period before receiving stem cell transplants. Because their meals were prepared by the hospital, researchers were able to track what they ate and examine how their diets were linked to changes in gut bacteria.Researchers found that patients who combined antibiotic treatment with a high-sugar diet experienced a greater and longer-lasting increase in a type of gut bacteria called Enterococcus faecium. The bacteria can normally live in the intestines, but when antibiotics destroy many of the body's healthy bacteria, it may have an opportunity to multiply and potentially cause infection.The gut contains trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that help with digestion, produce some vitamins and support the immune system. Diet is also an important factor in maintaining a healthy gut. Eating a varied diet rich in vegetables and fiber is generally associated with a more diverse and balanced community of gut bacteria.Researchers said healthy gut bacteria can help prevent harmful bacteria from taking over. When antibiotics reduce the normal bacteria in the gut and a high-sugar diet provides an easy source of nutrients for certain bacteria, that natural protection may be weakened.However, the study focused on a specific group of hospitalized patients, so the findings do not mean that everyone taking antibiotics will experience the same effects. The researchers said the findings mainly highlight the importance of paying attention to diet during antibiotic treatment and limiting excessive sugar intake to help protect gut health.

  2026-10-11 09:00
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  Violence on UK Trains Hits Record High, Raising Safety Concerns for Staff and Passengers

  Violence on Britain's railways has reached a record high, with almost 25,000 reported assaults recorded in the 2025-26 financial year, up about 20% from the previous year. Railway workers have faced particular risks, with nearly 2,500 physical assaults reported against staff — an average of around seven incidents every day.Rail unions say the increase is not surprising, as the number of British Transport Police officers fell by more than 10% between 2024 and 2026. Many rail workers now wear body cameras to record incidents, but staff say threats, verbal abuse and physical violence have become increasingly common. Alcohol, drugs and some passengers experiencing mental health problems can also contribute to confrontations.Workers said conditions have deteriorated since the pandemic. One train guard in northern England described being punched in the head by a passenger and losing consciousness on a platform. He said verbal abuse has become a daily occurrence and even routine ticket checks can trigger threats. Railway contractors working on tracks have also reported being verbally abused and spat at by passengers frustrated by delays and cancelled services.Passenger safety is also a concern, with reported assaults on passengers rising 36% last year. The rail industry and police say part of the increase reflects better reporting, including discreet text messages to British Transport Police. However, they believe many incidents still go unreported. Violence against women and girls on public transport has received particular attention, with UK officials calling for stronger staffing, lighting, CCTV and effective responses when passengers raise safety concerns.

  2026-10-11 09:00
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  From pocket money to investment, Taipei upgrades financial education

  As digital payments and investment tools expand, financial risks increasingly affect young people. Taipei City Department of Education has moved financial literacy education into the school years, with age-based content for elementary, junior high, and senior high or vocational students, covering money management, investment, fraud prevention, and financial consumer protection.The curriculum develops with students' age and experience. Elementary students begin with daily spending and money concepts, junior high students move into investment and market risks, while senior high and vocational students learn about financial consumption and transaction security.Lessons use everyday situations. Elementary students learn "needs" and "wants" through spending, budgeting, and digital payments. Junior high students add exchange rates, compound interest, and simulated stock and bond trading to understand returns and market risks while building fraud awareness.Senior high and vocational students learn about credit, loans, investment, financial transactions, consumer protection, and anti-money laundering. Topics such as prices and real wages also show how financial decisions affect daily life, shifting financial education from managing money to taking responsibility for financial choices.Materials are available in Cool Cloud's multicultural education section and the "Taipei Financial Education Resource Center". Parents can choose resources according to their child's school level, starting with daily money management and building investment judgment and financial risk awareness.

  2026-10-11 09:05