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10/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Bird flu is evolving in Chinese poultry; the WHO says avian flu has spread to humans for the first time

The first diagnosed human case of H7N4 bird flu has appeared in eastern China, reported a New Scientist article. Chinese authorities have confirmed that a woman from Jiangsu province contracted this particular avian influenza virus. The 68-year-old patient developed symptoms on December 25, 2017. She entered the hospital for treatment on January 1, and was medically cleared […]

07/22/2018 / 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 […]

07/12/2018 / By David Williams

The flu has seen the light! Special UV lamps can kill deadly germs in public places, without harming humans

The flu virus currently in the air – and not in a good way: Nearly all states in the U.S. have seen a rise in flu-related outbreaks in recent times. It’s not just limited here – in the U.K., it has taken the lives of more than 200 people so far. In an effort to […]

06/04/2018 / By Edsel Cook

For when TEOTWAWKI happens: How to protect yourself from biohazards

The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) could result from pandemics of antibiotic-resistant superbugs used by terrorists. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from the threat posed by these biological hazards, as stated by a Beans, Bullets, Bandages and You article. Biohazards are harmful organic substances that […]

05/01/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Cruising the jet stream: Surprising study reveals how bacteria and viruses from the planet’s surface end up in different environments

If you know the children’s tale, Henny Penny, then the phrase, “The sky is falling!” might be the best way to describe the findings of a study recently published in the ISME Journal: According to new research, the sky is virtually filled with bacteria and viruses – with a number of them falling to the surface every day. […]

11/30/2017 / By Janine Acero

Touch is the most basic sense: Even bacteria use it to navigate their environment and communicate

Bacteria may be some of the simplest forms of organisms, but they have been known to be capable of responding to chemical signals and perceiving their environment even without sensory organs. However, a new research has revealed that bacteria actually possess a “sense of touch” and are able to recognize surfaces and change their behavior within seconds […]

11/22/2017 / By Janine Acero

No time for “fowl” play: 5 Strategies to protect your chickens from avian flu

The most severe outbreak of the avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – in the U.S. happened in 2015. The occurrence triggered a wave of alarm for both consumers and poultry farmers. Since then, the price of eggs alone has increased by 58 percent, and grocery stores and restaurants have increased the cost of […]

11/01/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Why do some viruses linger? Scientists are studying how viruses replicate different kinds of cells, some of which can hide inside the immune system

Some viral infections can continue their existence even though the body that they are trying to penetrate has already triggered an immune response. University of Pennsylvania researchers reveal that acute viral infection cells enriched with defective viral genomes are more likely to survive infection than cells with full-length viral genomes. Viral infections, such as parainfluenza, […]

07/08/2017 / By S.D. Wells

10 Ways your visit to the hospital can get you killed

Modern science and Western medicine can certainly save your life in certain situations, and nobody should take for granted the fact that thousands of American doctors and surgeons save lives every day in hospitals and emergency care facilities. Without hospitals, many life-threatening situations would have much worse odds of survival, especially if you are getting […]

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