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Colloidal silver a powerful remedy against superbugs, study finds

Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered that silver nanoparticles, also known as colloidal silver, can serve as a powerful remedy against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, more commonly known as “superbugs.” Certain hard-to-fight infections die on contact with silver, the scientists revealed in their paper, which was published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology. The antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles, … Continue reading Colloidal silver a powerful remedy against superbugs, study finds

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Antidepressants linked to rise in superbugs, study finds

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 antibiotics, antidepressants trigger the formation of … Continue reading Antidepressants linked to rise in superbugs, study finds

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Scientists study nanocapsules in the search for an antibiotic-free approach to superbugs

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem around the world, with multiple strains of bacteria now showing adaptations designed to increase their protection against the drugs that have been formulated to kill them. One such pathogen is Helicobacter pylori, which, according to current data, is carried by around 4.4 billion people worldwide, although it is most common in … Continue reading Scientists study nanocapsules in the search for an antibiotic-free approach to superbugs

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

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Natural antibiotic: Research looks at potential of ginger against superbugs

Ginger is a well-known spice often used in Asian cuisine, especially in Indian, Thai, and Chinese cooking. Also known by its scientific name Zingiber officinale, ginger belongs to the same family as other medicinal spices like cardamom and turmeric. In traditional medicine, the root of the ginger plant is used to alleviate digestive problems, relieve nausea and … Continue reading Natural antibiotic: Research looks at potential of ginger against superbugs

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Taking on Superbugs, Syphilis and Gonorrhoeae with Iodine

Time Magazine reported that this week marks one year since world leaders met at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City in 2016 and unanimously committed to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The risks of not doing so were clear: a recent report estimated that if AMR continued to spread at its current rate, there … Continue reading Taking on Superbugs, Syphilis and Gonorrhoeae with Iodine

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Report: Superbugs Found in More Than Three-Fourths of U.S. Supermarket Meat

EWG releases new tool to help consumers avoid antibiotic-resistant bacteria, understand meat and dairy labels The latest round of tests by federal scientists found antibiotic-resistant bacteria on nearly 80 percent of supermarket meat in 2015, according to a new analysis by the Environmental Working Group. Those bacteria were resistant to at least one of 14 … Continue reading Report: Superbugs Found in More Than Three-Fourths of U.S. Supermarket Meat

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The 10 Powerful Natural Antibiotics And Anti-Virals That Kill superbugs

When antibiotics first became widely used in the early part of the twentieth century, they were hailed as medical miracles that were able to treat infections that were once fatal to humans. However, overuse of antibiotics and the exposure to them through conventionally raised meat and dairy products has led to the rise of resistant … Continue reading The 10 Powerful Natural Antibiotics And Anti-Virals That Kill superbugs

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Superbugs to devastate humanity as last antibiotic chemicals prove useless

As drug-resistant infections become more prevalent, more and more people are now being treated with “last-resort” antibiotics, warns a new report by Public Health England, an agency within the British Department of Health. The report also showed an increase in the number of people suffering a “significant antibiotic-resistant infection” between 2010 and 2014. Antibiotic resistance develops … Continue reading Superbugs to devastate humanity as last antibiotic chemicals prove useless

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Superbugs: Drug Resistant but Not Herb Resistant

Superbug is becoming a household term and unfortunately, a household occurrence. The most recent headliner is the methicillin and penicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Thought of mostly as a hospital acquired infection, its occurrence is showing up in schools, gyms, and daycare centers. 21 schools in Bedford, Virginia have closed to undergo cleaning after a high school … Continue reading Superbugs: Drug Resistant but Not Herb Resistant