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06/19/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

A natural treatment for superbugs, thanks to traditional remedies from Cameroon

The use of traditional medicine is prevalent in many developing countries, thanks to it being accessible and reliable, as well as affordable. Of the many ailments traditional remedies address, infectious diseases caused by fungal or bacterial pathogens are among the most common. In Cameroon, a large portion of the population considers natural remedies as their primary source […]

04/30/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Efficacy of traditional remedies from Cameroon against antibiotic resistant bacteria

In this study, researchers at the University of Buea in Cameroon investigated the activity of ten remedies sold in marketplaces in Southwest Cameroon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Traditional remedies are commonly used to treat various ailments, including bacterial infections. The researchers purchased ten remedies and analyzed their […]

04/08/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Extract from leaves of Vernonia colorata found to have potent anti-microbial effects

Vernonia colorata, commonly known as bitterleaf or lowveld tree vernonia, is a small, flowering shrub that’s native to Africa. It is widely used in African countries as a treatment for various ailments. In fact, bitterleaf has demonstrated strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity in several studies. In an article published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology, researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of […]

03/19/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Move over, antibiotics: Experts discover cannabidiol has antibiotic properties

Although coronavirus is rightfully dominating the headlines right now, there’s another huge threat to public health that shouldn’t be forgotten: antibiotic resistance. It’s a problem that can affect people regardless of their age or current health, and a growing number of infections that could be controlled in the past are now becoming deadly as antibiotics […]

02/06/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Even the bugs are extra dangerous: Study reveals insects from hospitals carry enough bacteria to cause INFECTIONS

Hospitals are breeding grounds for germs, there’s no question about it. For as much as we might like to joke that some people leave the hospital sicker than they were when they entered, there’s a growing pile of evidence that this could well be happening – and it’s not necessarily coming from where you might […]

01/28/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Can this newly developed compound help fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs?

People who believe that the next massive health threat would be the rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria or “superbugs” slightly missed their mark: the threat is no longer on the horizon; it’s already here, says a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a statement, Robert Redfield, director of the CDC, said that the post-antibiotic era […]

01/23/2020 / By Michael Alexander

One million new cases of sexually transmitted disease diagnosed each day, WHO warns

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one million cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are contracted every day, with chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and syphilis infections being the most worrisome. The WHO report, based on 2016 global data, showed that there were 156 million new cases of trichomoniasis, 127 million cases of chlamydia, 87 […]

12/26/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Waxflower plants found to have potential antimicrobial properties

Etlingera is a genus of tropical plants that belong to the Zingiberaceae or ginger family. These plants have short inflorescence shoots and fruits that ripen underground. Etlingera plants are known perennials that produce circlets of flowers with bright red petal-like structures. According to researchers from Noakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh, the essential oils derived from these Etlingera species can […]

12/25/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Compounds in lung moss can potentially treat even drug-resistant candida infections

A grayish lung-like lichen may help treat patients with infectious fungal diseases that developed a resistance to pharmaceutical drugs. A new study found that natural molecules in lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) possess anti-fungal activity and can selectively target drug-resistant strains of Candida albicans. The use of too many antibacterials, anti-fungals and other pharmaceutical drugs led to […]

12/12/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Treating drug-resistant Candida albicans with 2 natural molecules

Lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) contains plant-based compounds with antibiotic and anti-fungal properties. A study from the Shandong University (SDU) tested their efficacy on drug-resistant Candida albicans to identify the most active molecules. The researchers received funding from the National Natural Science Foundation and the SDU’s Young Scholars Program. They published their findings in the Chinese […]

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