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10/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Drink more black tea to prevent this common sexually transmitted disease

A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (DA) found that drinking more black tea will protect against trichomoniasis, one of the world’s most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This is due to protective compounds in the tea that can inhibit the parasite’s growth. Trichomoniasis is caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. It renders people more vulnerable […]

10/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The antiprotozoal effects of 5 Indonesian medicinal plants

Malaria is a common parasitic disease that greatly affects people in developing countries. The malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum was shown to be resistant to antimalarial drugs, which is why researchers continue to search for novel antiparasitic compounds from natural sources. In a study, which was published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, it was revealed that five Indonesian medicinal plants […]

10/09/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The effects of probiotic supplementation on animal gastrointestinal parasites

Haemonchus contortus, more commonly known as barber pole worm, and specific species of coccidia cause severe parasitic diseases in goats. A study published in the American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences looked into the effects of drenching with probiotics on the populations of these gastrointestinal parasites. The researchers drenched three kid goats with a […]

07/19/2018 / 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 […]

07/11/2018 / By Janine Acero

Natural remedies for keeping creepy crawlies off people, pets and livestock

Insect pests are some of the worst problems you’ll encounter as a pet or livestock owner. While commercial insecticides are readily available, they can be harmful to the environment and your animals due to their chemical content. Fortunately, there are some natural remedies that can provide the same results without the damaging effects of synthetic […]

11/11/2017 / By Janine Acero

Immune system intelligence: Your biochemistry “morphs” to defend against new parasites

Researchers discovered how the immune systems of certain species evolve to better adapt to new parasitic threats, all the while maintaining critical immune function that remained virtually unchanged for over millions of years, in a study published in the journal Nature Communications. Scientists from the University of East Anglia, U.K. and Dalhousie University, Canada looked at […]

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