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02/01/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Cypress essential oil found to inhibit MRSA

A study has found that essential oil extracted from the leaves of Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) has antibacterial effects against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The study, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the antibacterial activity of the essential oil extracted from Hinoki cypress leaves against MRSA. Hinoki cypress has been […]

01/04/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers discover why people with a “co-infection” of two or more parasites often get worse after treatment

An international research team has discovered why people with a co-infection of two or more parasites often get worse after deworming. The research team analyzed data from an Indonesian study that involved 4,000 patients who had two parasitic infections: malaria and hookworm. They concentrated on the malaria patients who had also received deworming treatment. The […]

10/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Peppermint shows potential for killing drug-resistant bacteria

Many plants have great potential in treating infectious diseases, especially drug-resistant ones. One of these plants is peppermint (Mentha piperita). Researchers from Najran University in Saudi Arabia have found that peppermint has potent antibacterial activity, making it a great potential antibacterial agent against many multi-drug resistant pathogens. In the study, which was published in the […]

09/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Multi-resistant bacteria killed by cinnamon bark oil

Researchers continue to search for natural antimicrobial agents as the increasing number of drug-resistant pathogens continues to become a problem for infectious diseases globally. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was revealed that cinnamon bark oil can be used to fight against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. For the study, […]

08/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers identify natural peptides that fight bacteria, reducing our need for antibiotics

For decades, researchers have been finding ways to fight disease-causing bacteria in food production without the use of antibiotics. This is because bacteria continuously become resistant to antibiotics due to repeated and improper use. In a study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers at the National Food Institute of the Technical University of Denmark have […]

05/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Use oregano oil as a natural method to clean food surfaces

Minimize the risk of food poisoning from contaminated food surfaces by using oregano oil. A study published in LWT- Food Science and Technology found that oregano oil helps kill bacteria. In the study, a team of researchers from Federal University of Paraiba in João Pessoa, Brazil analyzed the efficiency of using the essential oil of the oregano […]

05/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Probiotics for baby: Infants lacking in good gut bacteria are more susceptible to bad bacteria

Infants who lack good gut bacteria are more susceptible to bad bacteria, according to a review of studies. The review, published in the journal mSphere, found that the lack of the good bacteria in infants caused changes in the pH level of their feces. In the review of studies, researchers at the University of California, […]

01/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Do you clean your dishwasher? Research reveals deadly bacteria linked to food poisoning and heart infections can build up and contaminate your dishes

A new study shows that dishwashers may not be as clean as you think. There could be bits of food, soap, and grease in it that could build up and potentially be an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms. According to researchers from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, deadly bacteria linked to food poisoning and heart infections are […]

10/05/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Your mouth’s role in gut health and immunity: Researchers discover childhood environment has more influence than genetics

A new study discovered that the mix of microorganisms that dwell in a person’s saliva is largely determined by the human’s household environment rather than genetics, reported Science Daily. The study, published in the journal of the American Society for Microbiology called mBio, showed that household environment had a larger role than human genetics in shaping the […]

09/28/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

How do YOU sneeze? Experts say most of us are doing it wrong, and with flu season coming, it matters

Is there a correct way of sneezing? We have always been taught to cover our mouth and nose with a tissue whenever we sneeze or cough to help stop the spread of germs, but health experts are saying that most of us are doing it wrong, according to a report by The Daily Mail. The Australian […]

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