(Natural News) New research out of Australia has identified a link between antidepressant use and the spawning of deadly new “superbugs.” Jianhua Guo, a professor at The University of Queensland‘s Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology and the study’s lead author, told Nature magazine that despite being a completely different class of drugs than […]

(Natural News) An expert has warned that the idea of a fungus infecting humans and turning them into zombies, as seen in the franchise “The Last of Us,” is not too far-fetched. Originally released in 2013 as a console game for the PlayStation 3 and 4, it was later adopted for television by HBO. The series is […]

(Natural News) A new study has found that more than a quarter of the world’s rivers contain potentially toxic levels of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. The study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences looked at the presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the world’s rivers. Researchers involved in the study found […]

(Natural News) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the U.S. is facing a shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin, citing an increase in demand and manufacturing issues as reasons for the medication’s short supply. In an Oct. 28 announcement, the regulator said the shortage applies to “amoxicillin oral powder.” Pharmacists use the powdered form […]

(Natural News) The Clorox Company recalled several cleaning products under the Pine-Sol brand, citing a risk of exposure to bacteria as the reason for the move. Products affected in the recall include Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners (Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave and Lemon Fresh scents), CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners (Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, Lemon Fresh […]

(Natural News) Diindolylmethane (DIM), a healing compound found naturally in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, may possess the ability to fight antibiotic-resistant “biofilms” and other associated pathogens. New research reveals that DIM, a popular anti-cancer substance sold in supplement form, fights harmful bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii, both of which are […]

(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) Shrimp is one of the most widely used seafoods in cooking, but it may also prove to be one of the most dangerous due to the presence of pathogens resistant to antibiotics. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) discovered this concerning issue by looking at 51 packages of imported shrimp sold in Canadian groceries. […]

(Natural News) The United States’ largest meat corporations have been selling tens of thousands of meat products contaminated with deadly bacteria, say reports. This is according to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, which found through records it obtained that the country’s largest poultry corporations – including Foster Farms, Perdue Farms, Pilgrim’s Pride, Tyson Foods and Koch Foods […]