Infection and Electronics
Germs notoriously do not discriminate. They hitch rides any way they can. And they can make a home quickly on virtually any surface, any piece of equipment. We [...]
‘Ready-to-eat’ chicken may be undercooked; firm launches recall
A customer complaint about what appears to be undercooked chicken has prompted Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor to recall more than 1,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breasts. Undercooked chicken can [...]
15 Research-Backed Benefits of Cheese + Risks
Cheese has gotten a bad rap for a long time, but the curious thing is this: most research shows that the benefits of cheese far outweigh any risks. [...]
Analysis of Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Titers of Recovered COVID-19 Patients
ABSTRACT The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine has been theorized to provide protection against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Our aim was to determine whether any MMR IgG titers are inversely correlated [...]
What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) is a group of patients, providers, community organizations, business and labor groups, and health policy experts working to advance awareness and [...]
Fecal Transplant for Clostridioides difficile Effective in Practice
Asingle fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) cured nearly all patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in a study published in Gastroenterology. The study reported outcomes from the first 259 pediatric and adult patients at 20 [...]
Maternal occupational exposure and congenital heart defects in offspring
Objectives Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most prevalent congenital anomalies. This study aims to examine the association between maternal occupational exposures to organic and mineral dust, solvents, [...]
Building resilience to mosquito-borne diseases in the Caribbean
Abstract Small island developing states in the Caribbean are among the most vulnerable countries on the planet to climate variability and climate change. In the last 3 decades, the [...]
Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing of Nasopharyngeal Specimens Collected from Confirmed and Suspect COVID-19 Patients
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) offers an agnostic approach for emerging pathogen detection directly from clinical specimens. In contrast to targeted methods, mNGS also provides valuable information on the [...]
The 14 Healthiest Vegetables on Earth
Vegetables are well-known for being good for your health. Most vegetables are low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals and fiber. However, some vegetables stand out from the [...]
Low levels of antimicrobial resistant bacteria E. coli in beef and pork sold in UK
Levels of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) E. coli in fresh beef and pork are still low, according to a survey published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The study, which [...]
12 Calming Drink Ideas to Help with Relaxation + Focus
If you are looking for a calming drink to ease your nerves, you might be pleasantly pleased by the large variety of natural options out there. Some drinks for [...]
