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09/14/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Surfers at higher risk of having antibiotic-resistant E. coli in their digestive tract from swallowing contaminated seawater
According to a new study, dangerous superbug E. coli is spreading among surfers and bodyboarders. Data from the report has revealed that since regular surfers often ingest contaminated seawater, they are more vulnerable than swimmers. The former can swallow as much as 10 times more seawater compared to the latter. Researchers share that surfers and bodyboarders are “three […]
09/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
New environmentally friendly sunscreen could soon be made from seaweed
It looks like environmentally conscious people may soon have access to a greener kind of sunscreen. Researchers from King’s College London (KCL) have revealed that they are working on an environmentally friendly sunscreen that incorporates a compound found in seaweed. The sunscreen, which won’t be harmful to marine ecosystems, can protect human skin from the harsh rays of […]
09/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Novel process makes adhesive tape out of a common substance found in trees and plants
You use adhesives every day, whether you know it or not. Adhesives, which can be found in sticky tape and bandages, are usually made of petroleum-derived materials, which can be bad for the environment. Thankfully, a team of scientists has discovered that they can make adhesive tape out of trees. What is lignin? A team of […]
09/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Green tea promotes healthy teeth and gums
According to a recent study, the antioxidants in green tea could be the key to preventing periodontal disease. Green tea is a popular beverage choice in Asian culture. It has been around for more than 4,000 years, and is becoming more popular in the United States. Ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine consider the consumption of green […]
08/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers question results of drug trial as anti-nausea medication, approved for use by pregnant women, appears to be ineffective
“Previously unpublished information” about one of the most commonly prescribed medicine for nausea in pregnancy implies that the drug is actually ineffective. Thousands of pages of documents retrieved from Health Canada about a randomized clinical trial reported in 2010 suggests that pyridoxine-doxylamine was effective in reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The documents were acquired by researchers from St. Michael’s […]
08/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Study shows children are typically prescribed two antibiotics for pneumonia unnecessarily, with no proven additional benefit in health outcomes
Antibiotic resistance is an alarming trend, and according to a JAMA Pediatrics study, the combination of two antibiotics usually “prescribed to treat community-acquired pneumonia in children” is unnecessary. The use of a single antibiotic is often all a patient needs. Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center have revealed that administering amoxicillin on its own is a better option compared to […]
08/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Group B strep causes 150,000 preventable stillbirths and infant deaths each year, according to research
According to a recent study, there is a vaccine that can prevent 231,000 infant and maternal cases of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) bacteria. At least one in five pregnant women around the world carry GBS, which is a major, but preventable, cause of maternal and infant ill health worldwide. The study involved more than 100 researchers from […]
08/30/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Intriguing study links physical contact with gut health – you share a similar microbiome as those you normally interact with
According to a study by researchers from the University of Oxford, there is “a direct link between physical contact and gut bacteria” in red-bellied lemurs. The scientists believe that their findings can be used to further research on human health and that the phenomenon is probably made possible “through ‘huddling’ behavior and touch.” Researchers from the […]
08/28/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Human activity is causing wildlife to become more nocturnal
Based on the findings of a recent study, the accelerated growth of human activity around the world is gradually making wildlife more nocturnal. Earlier research has already proven that animals will change their spatial patterns to avoid humans, whom they fear. However, the study, titled, “The Influence of Human Disturbance on Wildlife Nocturnality,” presumes that one day, animals may […]
08/28/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Fighting colorectal cancer with gut health: Certain probiotic bacteria, combined with broccoli, found to prevent and reduce tumors
Broccoli has a lot of health benefits and is a known cancer-fighting food, but according to a recent study, combining the vegetable with engineered probiotics can help kill colorectal cancer cells. Even though the five-year survival rates for the earliest stages of colorectal cancer are “relatively good,” the later stages chances of survival decline as […]
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