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08/12/2018
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By Janine Acero
Researchers: Coriander oil is a safe and effective way to treat MRSA superbug infections
Food-borne diseases are a common public health concern, and with the prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, or the so-called “superbugs,” the need for viable solutions is only growing bigger. But nature once again offers an effective solution in the form of coriander oil. Coriander oil is known to be toxic to various strains of pathogenic bacteria. One study, […]
08/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Shea butter found to be an effective treatment for salmonella
Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) has been found to be an effective treatment for typhoid fever caused by Salmonella, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers at the University of Dschang, University of Ngaoundéré, and University of Yaoundé 1 in Cameroon looked at the effects of shea butter leaf extracts […]
03/05/2018
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By Janine Acero
South African herb lance-leaved waxberry found to offer antimicrobial and antitumor benefits
The use of medicinal plants as an alternative treatment to various health conditions is a common practice in many cultures. Many plants have natural antimicrobial activity and other medicinal properties that have yet to be fully explored. One South African herb became the focus of a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigating its antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. The South […]
12/04/2017
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By Zoey Sky
How relapses from illness happen: Researchers discover that some bacteria hide until the immune system calms, then attack again
According to a study published in 2016, scientists have discovered a bacteria “alarm clock” that can wake dormant Salmonella in the body which enables the bug to trigger a relapse. The researchers from Imperial College London say that the “alarm clock” is common among various types of bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli. Their discovery […]
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