All posts tagged with bacteria
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-(Natural News) Spanish researchers are touting a certain strain of phototrophic bacteria as a cheap, clean, and efficient means of extracting organic compounds from sewage. They claim the recovered materials can be turned into useful bioplastics and biofuel. Phototrophic bacteria are different from their photosynthetic cousins in that they can only store energy derived from sunlight. While they can […]
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-(Natural News) Probiotics promote digestive health. But according to a study, probiotics can also help lower your risk of developing breast cancer. The study results were published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology in collaboration with the American Society for Microbiology. Probiotics and breast cancer prevention Probiotics are associated with an improved digestive and […]
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-(Natural News) Most people spend the majority of their lives indoors. But what many people don’t realize is that the dust that builds up inside built environments like your house, school, or workplace is thriving with microbial communities. These consist of diverse populations of both pathogenic and commensal bacteria, which tend to be affected by […]
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-(Natural News) Before smartphones became popular, people needed to bring reading material like newspapers or books to the toilet. Now, you can sit on the john for as long as you want if you have your smartphone with you. However, researchers warn that using your phone while you’re on the toilet may be bad for your health. […]
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-(Natural News) Scientists have long known that bacteria can fight other bacteria by producing their own version of antibiotics. The researchers behind a recent study have uncovered another bacterial survival tactic. By generating toxic proteins, certain bacteria become capable of communicating with one another, essentially allowing them to form their own social networks. This remarkable […]
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-(Natural News) The small nettle (Urtica urens) is a close relative of the beneficial albeit painful stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) since both belong to the genus Urtica. Members of this genus have great antioxidant potential. However, this property has not been observed in small nettle until fairly recently. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia […]
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-(Natural News) Most health-conscious consumers know about all kinds of foods, herbs, and supplements that boost the immune system naturally. From Vitamins D, C, and B12, to turmeric and garlic, and from probiotic-rich foods to medicinal mushrooms, you don’t have to break your wallet or empty your purse just to give your immune system that […]
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-(Natural News) Essential oils can help you achieve optimal health. They can either be diffused into the air or applied topically after being diluted in a carrier oil. Each kind of oil possesses its own unique healing properties, so you can use them for variety of purposes. Here are some of the best essential oils […]
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-(Natural News) Do you like sushi or egg salad? If you’re pregnant, you may need to avoid these foods, especially since you have to be twice as careful about your diet if you’re with child. Don’t risk your health by eating something that might make you sick, such as mayonnaise. Why is mayonnaise dangerous for pregnant […]
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-(Natural News) A recent study found that a type of intestinal bacteria not only aids digestion in infants, but also shows potential in defending young patients from a host of bacterial infections. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), bacterial infection remains to be a major contributor to neonatal deaths worldwide. Bacterial infections, such as sepsis, pneumonia, […]
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