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11/03/2023
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By Cassie B.
Recommended antibiotics are shockingly ineffective for common childhood illnesses, study finds
A new study shows a shocking drop in the efficacy of several common childhood antibiotics when it comes to treating serious infections, raising concerns that young people’s lives are at risk thanks to antibiotic resistance. In the study, which was published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, researchers from the University of Sydney […]
05/12/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Hungry and angry: “Hangry” bacteria could be spreading toxins that make you sick
Some people may feel “hangry,” or hungry and angry, when they miss a meal. But according to a study, bacteria can feel hangry too – which can make them release disease-causing toxins. The research was conducted by scientists from the University of North Carolina (UNC) and published in the journal Nature Microbiology. Some cells in a bacterial community […]
02/17/2023
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By Kevin Hughes
Scientists discover HIDDEN PHARMACY in ancient limestone caves
The latest study on moonmilk, a mineral deposit found in caves and known for its curative properties, has led to the discovery of a mysterious compound active against bacteria and resistant to numerous antibiotics. Since the beginning of time, humanity has been able to make use of the environment for resources, techniques and ideas to protect themselves from diseases and […]
11/22/2022
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Some prescription drugs can form cancer-causing chemicals in your stomach, reports study
A study has found that drugs prescribed for common ailments like heartburn and ulcers can turn into cancer-causing agents in your stomach. The antacid ranitidine, sold under the brand name Zantac, was recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2020 after several studies reported detecting high amounts of a probable carcinogen, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), when the […]
04/15/2022
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By Ramon Tomey
Antibiotic-resistant SUPERBUGS found in imported SHRIMP sold at Canadian supermarkets
Shrimp is one of the most widely used seafoods in cooking, but it may also prove to be one of the most dangerous due to the presence of pathogens resistant to antibiotics. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) discovered this concerning issue by looking at 51 packages of imported shrimp sold in Canadian groceries. CBC reporters […]
02/02/2022
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By Ramon Tomey
Oral antibiotics increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds
A recent study has found that oral antibiotics may increase the risk of Parkison’s disease. In their report, Finnish researchers noted that it may take up to 15 years for those taking antibiotics to manifest any symptoms, also adding that the effects of oral antibiotics on gut microbes contribute to this increased risk. Their findings were published in the journal Movement Disorders. Researchers […]
09/07/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers use nanomedicine to eliminate superbugs, turning the tide in the war against infectious disease
A team of Australian researchers has discovered a way to find and beat superbugs, a new report has revealed. As detailed in the academic journal Antibiotics, researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Bio-Nano Science and Technology (CBNS) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a nanocarrier system that is capable of […]
01/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
From poison to cure: Researchers synthesize scorpion venom compounds to fight “highly infectious bacteria”
Scorpion venom might hold the key to eliminating some strains of highly infectious bacteria, a recent study shows. According to a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists from Stanford University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) discovered that two compounds from the venom of an Eastern Mexican […]
08/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The antibiotics of the future might come from… fish slime?
The mucus layer of fish protect them from injuries and harmful infections. Certain beneficial bacteria that live in fish slime might help in the development of new antimicrobial treatments for drug-resistant infections. Excessive use of antibiotics for treating minor diseases and for fattening animals has led to the appearance of multidrug-resistant bacteria. This has caused researchers to desperately […]
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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