Diesel Pollution May Influence Resistance to Antifungal Treatment of Aspergillus Infections

Diesel pollution increases Aspergillus fumigatus resistance to itraconazole by over 64 times, highlighting the need to identify resistance mechanisms. The presence of diesel particles resulted in an over 64 times higher minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of itraconazole needed for Aspergillus fumigatus. This points to an increased advancement of azole resistance through diesel pollution, according to […]

Heart Infections to Congenital Heart Defects: Know about common heart problems in children

Image Source : FREEPIK Know about common heart problems in children. Ensuring the well-being of a child’s heart is of paramount importance. Heart issues in children can emerge early in life and persist throughout childhood. While congenital heart defects are the most prevalent cardiac disorders in newborns, other conditions can also affect their delicate hearts. […]

Flesh-eating bacteria infections on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself

Breadcrumb Trail Links World News Health Canada A microbiologist explains what ‘flesh-eating’ means, how you can catch it and how to protect yourself In September 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory alerting doctors and public health officials of an increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases that can cause serious wound infections. Photo […]

UKHSA launches new infectious disease data dashboard

New tool will include data on a range of infections this winter. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched the first iteration of its new dashboard, which will serve as a centralised source for infectious disease and outbreak data this winter, making it publicly available in a timely and transparent way. The dashboard, which […]

Scientists Find Concrete Evidence Of Blood Changes In Long Covid Patients

The finding that patients suffering long covid symptoms have detectable immune and hormonal imbalances in blood tests could be a breakthrough in understanding and diagnosing the condition. Other researchers found delta covid put people at higher risk of heart and brain complications. Axios: Scientists Take “Decisive Step” In Blood Testing For Long COVID Patients suffering […]

Undiscovered Berries and Their Nutritional Treasures: Exploring Beyond the Everyday Berry Delight

In a world dominated by common fruits, the allure of berries often remains tethered to the regulars like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. However, venture a little off the beaten path, and you’ll stumble upon a rich tapestry of forgotten berries, each bearing unique flavors and a cornucopia of nutritional benefits waiting to be unfurled. As […]

Raw Food Regimen: A Homage to Unadulterated Nourishment or a Nutritional Roll of the Dice?

The raw food diet, a regime predominantly reliant on uncooked and unprocessed fare, venerates the idea that thermal treatment of food beyond 104-118°F (40-48°C) annuls its inherent enzymes and whittles down its nutritional merit. Champions of this dietary pathway herald its prowess in invigorating energy levels, refining digestion, and fostering weight reduction, alongside curtailing disease […]

Plant Molecule Mastery: Tapping into Nature’s Toolkit for Healthful Living

Nature’s bounty, in the form of phytochemicals, represents a broad spectrum of bioactive agents inherent in plants, which have increasingly become a beacon of hope in the fight against diseases. These intricate molecules, crucial for a plant’s survival, have also been discovered to usher in an array of health advantages for humans. This composition ventures […]

Moringa: Nature’s Nutritional Marvel – Unlocking the Abundant Health Potential of the Miracle Tree

Hailing from the rugged terrains of the Himalayas’ foothills in Northwestern India, Moringa Oleifera, fondly revered as the “Miracle Tree,” gracefully unveils a treasure trove of nourishment and healing. Its roots deeply embedded in South Asian soils, the tree morphs into a lifeline in impoverished locales, and its fame as a superfood is now sweeping […]