Two UCC scientists who discovered a link between mood and bacteria in the gut are planning to develop a new “psychobiotic” to treat depression. Portrait of stressed and depressed woman Professors Ted Dinan and John Cryan have spent 14 years investigating how the trillions of bacteria living in our gut – the microbiota [...]
Antibiotics remain a top risk factor for community associated Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection in adults, which highlights the importance of reasonable outpatient prescribing, according to a recent report. Original Title: 0409537E.TIF Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studied patients at hospitals across the US between Oct. 2014 and [...]
On World Antibiotic Awareness Week, learn how excess use of antibiotics can cause resistance which can make even common infections incurable With the growth of antibiotic resistance complicating treatments for several diseases in India, we might reach a stage where common infections become incurable. Antibiotic resistance is a global threat to health and is part of a [...]
Study finds ‘strong association’ between high levels of fine particulate matter and abnormal sperm shape – but impact on wider fertility remains unclear High levels of air pollution are associated with poor sperm quality and could be partly responsible for the sharp drop in male fertility, according to a new study. A team of scientists, [...]
Abstract Bronchiectasis in adults is a chronic disorder associated with poor quality of life and frequent exacerbations in many patients. There have been no previous international guidelines. The European Respiratory Society guidelines for the management of adult bronchiectasis describe the appropriate investigation and treatment strategies determined by a systematic review of the literature. A multidisciplinary [...]
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu. 1. Avoid close contact. [...]
Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. CDC estimates C. perfringenscauses nearly 1 million cases of foodborne illness each year in the United States. Find out more about this germ and steps you can take to prevent illness. What is C. perfringens? C. perfringens are bacteria that [...]
Although the initial cleanup from hurricane rain and floodwaters is nearly finished, facility managers in the south have an ensuing issue to now consider – indoor air quality (IAQ). Standing water and wet materials are breeding grounds for fast-growing microorganisms such as mold and bacteria. Failing to remove contaminated materials and reduce moisture and humidity may present [...]
This delicious dessert has 30 percent less sugar and half the calories and fat of the traditional version. Strawberry Pretzel Jello Gelatin Dessert Ingredients 2 cups finely crushed pretzels 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup sugar, evenly divided 1-1/2 eight-ounce packages of reduced-fat cream cheese 2 tablespoons skim (fat-free) [...]
CHICAGO — Attempted suicides, drug overdoses, cutting and other types of self-injury have increased substantially in U.S. girls, a 15-year study of emergency room visits found. Portrait of stressed and depressed woman It’s unclear why, but some mental health experts think cyberbullying, substance abuse and economic stress from the recent recession might be [...]
