(Natural News) The steadily worsening problem of antibiotic-resistant pathogens – cause for grave concern in the medical community – has researchers working overtime to discover solutions.  But several studies raise hope that Manuka honey may hold the key to combating MRSA and other drug-resistant strains. (Article by Karen Sanders republished from NaturalHealth365.com) In one study conducted at Cardiff Metropolitan […]

(Natural News) Maintaining your oral health is key to your overall well-being, but research suggests that the amount of triclosan in oral care products like toothpaste is linked to an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This also ties into the debate concerning the use of antibacterial compounds in consumer products. These compounds could be creating dangerous antibiotic-resistant germs that […]

(Natural News) Probiotics are added to a range of products, such as yogurt, tea and even chocolate. According to their proponents, probiotics are live strains of yeast and bacteria that can help balance the good and bad bacteria in the gut, giving a slew of health benefits. While these benefits vary widely, there is evidence that […]

(Natural News) As of writing, America is facing shortages in critical antibiotic supplies. At the same time, the country is also dealing with increasing antibiotic resistance. Americans have gotten used to having easy access to clean water, food and medical care. Thanks to these, the pathogens that regularly cause diseases are no longer able to test and […]

(Natural News) Scientists at the University of Georgia‘s Center for Food Safety (CFS) have found that sewage water throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area is contaminated with an antibiotic-resistant gene that threatens to unleash a public health crisis. The gene is resistant to colistin, also known as polymyxin E, an antibiotic used as a last-resort treatment […]

(Natural News) Mississippi State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, on Friday, Aug. 20, issued a state order requiring anyone who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) to quarantine for 10 days at home or another appropriate residential location. Failure to comply is a misdemeanor that carries a fine of $500 and/or six months of jail time, according to […]

(Natural News) Though viruses are known for causing disease, not all of them are harmful. In fact, some viruses in your body are important for your overall health and may even help eliminate infections. Called “bacteriophages,” these “good” viruses are natural antibiotics that pack a mean punch against bad bacteria. What are bacteriophages? The community of viruses inside your body is […]

(Natural News) A recent study suggests that the approach to treating coronavirus (COVID-19) in hospitals could be exacerbating the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) problems.  If the AMR goes unchecked, the world faces a future in which minor infections could mean death. The study published in the Lancet found that 85 percent of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients admitted to National Health Service […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that factory-farmed meat is more likely to be contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria than organic meat. Researchers arrived at this conclusion after studying data from the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS), a joint program between the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Centers for Disease Control and […]

(Natural News) Millions of people around the globe use chemical disinfectants and other similar cleaning products to rid their homes of disease-causing bacteria. However, scientists find that the use of these cleaners can cause bacteria to develop resistance to chemicals meant to kill them. This is because chemical cleaners leave active residues that continue to kill bacteria […]