Antibiotics
10/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Has the cure for MRSA been found? A traditional Côte d’Ivoire medicine shows great potential in treating the infection
An African medicinal plant might be a potential means of treating infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Researchers from Côte d’Ivoire studied the therapeutic potential of extracts from cherry mahogany (Tieghemella heckelii), a tree that grows in certain African countries like Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. S. aureus is one of the bacteria commonly involved in […]
09/27/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Powerful natural remedies: Essential oils of lemon grass and orange found to kill bacteria with stunning effectiveness
A study by researchers from the University of Ibadan has revealed that essential oils from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and orange (Citrus sinensis) have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. possess antioxidant and antibacterial activities. They were able to observe these by looking at the ability of these oils to scavenge free radicals and chelate metals, their phenolic […]
07/29/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Scientists discover that common purslane and henna show great potential in preventing yeast infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 46,000 people in the U.S. contract invasive candidiasis every year, about 20 percent of whom die from the disease. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined several herbs for antimicrobial properties that could make them effective against Candida-related infections. […]
07/22/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the rise; what can you do NOW to stay healthy?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported cases of more than 200 types of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, also known as “superbugs.” The cases were widespread in 27 states, raising an alarm among health organizations and the government. It appears that these bacteria are thriving in the very same place where […]
07/19/2018
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By Lance D Johnson
Lyme disease: What it is, how to avoid it, and how to prepare for it
Approximately 30,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S. Lyme disease is a vector borne disease spread by the black-legged (deer) ticks of the genus Ixodes. Deer ticks do not cause the infection; they are the vector. Vectors transmit an infectious pathogen into another living organism. The infection is caused when […]
07/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Volatile oils from Callistemon citrinus inhibits bacterial growth
Researchers at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa have found that the flowering plant Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) Skeels (commonly referred to as crimson bottlebrush) contains significant amounts of phenolic compounds and can inhibit bacterial growth. Traditionally, C. citrinus is used for the treatment of bronchitis, cough, inflammation and as an antimicrobial herb. In the […]
06/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
No more oopsy daisies: Taking a probiotic drink can prevent diarrhea
Good news for yogurt lovers and people who consume probiotic drinks: A recent study has revealed that taking a probiotic drink can prevent diarrhea. In the study, published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Canada identified a probiotic yogurt drink called Danactive contains 10 billion colony-forming units (CFU) of Lactobacillus casei sp. Paracasei CNCM I-1518, which can reduce […]
06/17/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Preclinical study finds stevia is comparable to antibiotics in the treatment of Lyme disease
Research published in the European Journal of Microbiology and Immunology revealed yet another sweet benefit of stevia. Known for its natural sweetening properties, stevia was discovered to be a safer and even more effective alternative to conventional, toxic antibiotics in treating Lyme disease. The researchers from the University of New Haven used an alcohol extract derived from […]
04/25/2018
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By Tracey Watson
Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDA, is the most common and by far the most lethal form of pancreatic cancer. Pancreapedia reports that it is extremely aggressive, and for most patients their only hope of survival hinges on the total surgical removal of the tumor. Unfortunately, such tumors cannot be removed in upwards of 90 percent […]
04/14/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
An unlikely hero in antibiotic resistance: Platypus milk could be used to fight superbugs
Back in 2010, researchers uncovered special antibacterial properties in platypus milk. Its antibacterial potency is such that the team believed it could one day help combat superbugs. Come 2018, a new group of scientists from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has found out why. The milk on its own is unique. Firstly, […]
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