(Natural News) Health officials are on alert after patients at an Oregon hospital developed a rare but dangerous fungal infection known as Candida auris. Candida auris is a type of yeast that is considered very rare in the United States, and the initial case in the outbreak at Salem Health was the first ever detected […]

(Natural News) There is a method to the madness – or at least there is for the microbes who adopted a cooperative, communal approach when it comes to securing nourishment from their environment. This is according to a new study from the University of Exeter, in which researchers looked for possible factors that could have influenced […]

(Natural News) Stress is the body’s natural reaction to various life experiences, and everyone is bound to experience it at one point in their lives. High levels of stress can bring about negative effects on the body. However, recent research describes a new type of stress that can bring surprising benefits for health. Anything from […]

(Natural News) As probiotic products often contain live microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast, it’s important that people know exactly what they’re getting when they buy probiotic supplements. However, a study has found that most probiotic product labels are sorely lacking in the information that consumers need in order to make informed decisions about them. […]

(Natural News) Patients with a candida infection need to eat as many anti-fungal foods as possible. These healthy foods kill the yeast by starving them of sugar and breaking down candida’s cellular walls. One of the best anti-fungal foods is coconut oil. It contains caprylic acid and lauric acid which support the immune system. Apple […]

(Natural News) The human body is home to various kinds of fungi, such as Candida, a genus of yeast that’s usually found in the mouth, intestines, and skin. While this fungus is harmless at normal levels, a Candida overgrowth can cause candidiasis. What causes candidiasis? Candida is one of the most common causes of fungal infections in humans. The […]

(Natural News) Thimerosal is one of the most notorious vaccine ingredients, but it isn’t the only one that consumers need to be concerned about. Vaccines contain a bevvy of potentially harmful compounds; adjuvants, preservatives and other toxic chemicals are routinely added to inoculation cocktails, even though little is known about what the long-term effects of […]

(Natural News) Pichia kudriavzevii, a probiotic yeast found in fermented dairy products and tea, potentially holds anti-cancer properties, according to researchers from Iran’s Tabriz University of Medical Science. The study, which appeared in the journal Nutrition Research, looked at the apoptotic effects of P. kudriavzevii As-12 supernatant – the residual liquid produced after centrifugation against […]

(Natural News) It’s clear that breast milk is the best food for your baby if you can provide it, but scientists are still discovering precisely what it contains and why. New research has uncovered the presence of yeast and other types of fungi that may play a role in the development and health of infants. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran suggest that Pichia kudriavzevii AS-12 has potential anti-cancer activity. They published their results in the journal Nutrition Research. The researchers worked under the paradigm that gut microbiota plays an important role in the development of cancer. In the study, they proffered that metabolites from […]