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A cocktail of antibiotics might be more than the sum of its parts in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria. New research finds that mixing three to five types of antibiotics can increase effectiveness … sometimes. More than 8,000 four- and five-drug combinations tested in the new study were more effective together than would have been […]
A Texas man who survived a shark bite earlier this month has since developed a "flesh-eating" bacteria infection in his wounds, according to news reports. In the late morning of Aug. 9, Blaine Shelton, a 42-year-old construction worker, was enjoying a solo dip in the warm water of the Gulf of Mexico, about 200 yards […]
Transmission of toxoplasmosis from mother to fetus can lead to severe congenital problems and fetal death, and tests for the parasitic infection during pregnancy are critical. Now, researchers reporting in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases have showed the efficacy of a low-cost whole blood test for toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis results from infection with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, […]
A team of engineers and physicians in San Diego have developed a device that diffuses potent disinfectants for airborne delivery. Notably, the device works on a range of disinfectants that have never been atomized before, such as Triethylene glycol, or TEG. In a study published in the August issue of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, the […]
A preliminary study published in the August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that, for some people, specific activities of gut bacteria may be responsible for their inability to lose weight, despite adherence to strict diet and exercise regimens. “We know that some people don’t lose weight as effectively as others, despite reducing caloric consumption […]
They found that immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies released by the gut can alter how bacteria express their genes. This encourages the microorganisms to form communities that work together to defend against disease and safeguard the health of their “host.” Antibodies are involved in the immune response and have long been recognized as fighters of harmful […]
If the latest medical research has taught us anything, it’s that our gut bacteria hold the key to our health. The trillions of micro-organisms that live in our gut seem to control every aspect of our well-being, from the size of our belly to the risk of chronic disease and even that of mental health […]
Imagine a pathogen that infects completely healthy people and can cause blindness in one day and flesh-eating infections, brain abscesses and death in just a few days. Now imagine that this pathogen is also resistant to all antibiotics. This is the nightmare scenario that obsesses Thomas A. Russo, MD, professor of medicine in the Jacobs […]
And today in weird sexual health fads of 2017: turns out ladies are blow-drying their bits post-romp to reduce the risk of developing thrush. Yup, we know it sounds insane. But unlike the likes of detoxifying jade eggs and wasp nest tightening treatments (thanks Goop), this trend actually has experts nodding their heads in agreeance. […]
Reusable bags might be eco-friendly, but experts say they could be putting your health at risk. The UK’S Food Standards Agency (FSA) warns that using the same vessel to carry raw and ready-to-eat food and other household items can spread harmful bacteria and cause nasty stomach bugs. According to the watchdog, deadly germs such as […]