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Manuka honey fights deadly C. Difficile infections

Manuka honey fights deadly C. Difficile infections, according to new research from Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital in the Netherlands. Antibiotic resistance has become one of the world’s biggest epidemics. Antibiotics are being way overprescribed and overused, which causes superbugs, or bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Clostridicum difficile (C. Difficile) infections are […]

by March 17, 2017
Babies given antibiotics have higher eczema risk

Babies given antibiotics have higher eczema risk

Babies given antibiotics have higher eczema risk, according to the latest research from the European Lung Foundation. In this day and age, antibiotics are given out by doctors like candy to children and adults alike. While these medications may be mandatory for certain conditions, they may also be unnecessary for […]

by September 16, 2016
E-cigarettes poison the lungs and weaken the immune system

E-cigarettes poison the lungs and weaken the immune system

University of California-San Diego (UCSD) researchers recently found that e-cigarettes poison the lungs and weaken the immune system We have all heard before how detrimental smoking is to our health. Years of research have shown that cigarettes are one of the most dangerous products that humans consume, if not the […]

by February 1, 2016
How to stay healthy on airplanes

How to stay healthy on airplanes

The holidays are just around the corner, which means more traveling on airplanes

by December 3, 2015
5 ways to fight the flu

5 ways to fight the flu

The weather is becoming colder now, and with colder weather comes the flu season. Many people opt for the flu shot to try and prevent the flu. However, vaccines are controversial and a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that vaccine effectiveness went down last season. […]

by October 22, 2015
7 green crib mattresses that are safe for your baby

7 green crib mattresses that are safe for your baby

The anticipation of a new baby is a beautiful thing. Shopping for a baby can be exciting, and at the same time stressful. There is a lot to think about, including food, baby proofing materials, diapers, chairs, clothing, and so much more. The mattress on which your baby sleeps is […]

by June 14, 2015
3 natural treatments for Helicobacter Pylori Infection

3 natural treatments for Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Helicobacter Pylori is a type of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. This bacteria can cause ulcers, which are sores in the stomach lining or the small intestine. It has even been shown to cause gastric cancer in some cases. “Modern treatment for H. pylori infection focuses on total eradication using […]

by April 20, 2015
Drug resistant Shigellosis spreading in the United States

Drug resistant Shigellosis spreading in the United States

On April 3, 2015, the CDC released a statement about the drug resistant Shigellosis spreading in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Most who are infected with Shigella develop diarrhea, […]

by April 8, 2015