The CDC issued a warning about a deadly bacteria that can kill up to 50 percent of people it infects, saying that it has been declared endemic along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The CDC confirmed three cases of Burkholderia pseudomallei, otherwise known as B. pseudomallei, which can cause the potentially deadly condition known as melioidosis if not treated. The…

We are all familiar with the sensation of “butterflies” in our stomachs when we feel nervous or frightened. But have you ever considered that this feeling could potentially influence changes in your gut that may contribute to the development of a neurodegenerative disease? A recent study reveals a potential connection between Parkinson’s disease and gut…

Who would think the innocuous bathroom towel could potentially pose a threat to one’s health? An indispensable tool in our bathing routine, seemingly clean, or lightly used bath towels, coupled with a potentially humid bathroom environment can harbor innumerable disease causing bacteria. Germs contained in towels can cause skin disease, hair loss, urinary tract infections, and…

The disinfectants being used in homes and hospitals today might as well be completely different than grandma’s. Something has changed, but it’s not the cleaning chemicals. Answering why might be as complex as the community of organisms that are killed off by harsh chemical disinfectants like chlorine. Yet it’s in that very community of disappearing…

After decades of being accused of being hypochondriacs, sufferers from chronic Lyme disease have been exonerated in an award-winning American documentary called “The Quiet Epidemic.” The 2022 film proves that Lyme spirochetes, in approximately 20 percent of those affected, remain active in the human body long after the customary three-week round of antibiotics. Doctors and…

A new study in mice from the University of Missouri-Columbia is shedding light on how diet seems to change the specific bacterial makeup of the gut and instigate a metabolic process that leads to fat buildup in the liver. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, also known as fatty liver disease, has few symptoms. However, the risk…

A recall has been issued for Nuba brand Carob drink due to a potential bacteria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the product could permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that creates the botulism toxin. The affected drink was sold in 750 ml bottles with a best before date of Sept. 30,…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified two additional deaths in connection to a rare strain of bacteria associated with recalled eye drops, according to a recent update. In a March 21 update, the federal health agency said that three people so far have died, eight people have lost their vision, and…

As a religious practice, meditation has been around for thousands of years in the East. It has also received widespread attention in modern-day medicine for nearly half a century and has gradually become popular in Western society. More and more studies have confirmed the various benefits of meditation on the human body. The latest experimental…

Could your gut bacteria hold the key to beating long COVID? You may be surprised by the close link between COVID-19 and your microbiome. Summary of Key Facts Long COVID has no effective interventions. Patients with long COVID have a significantly altered oral, respiratory, and gut microbiome. Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in human health,…