Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDA, is the most common and by far the most lethal form of pancreatic cancer. Pancreapedia reports that it is extremely aggressive, and for most patients their only hope of survival hinges on the total surgical removal of the tumor. Unfortunately, such tumors cannot be removed in upwards of 90 percent of cases, making … Continue reading Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow
Professor Enderlein’s research: developing isopathic immune-modulators from bacteria and fungi
Enderlein’s work Bacteria Cyclogenia was his most important, but was not published until 1925 due to World War I. Professor Enderlein stimulated interest among his colleagues following the publication of his work on a new classification of bacteria which took into consideration an evolutionary life-cycle. However, he was met with skepticism by the majority of … Continue reading Professor Enderlein’s research: developing isopathic immune-modulators from bacteria and fungi
Is acne caused by a ‘bad’ strain of bacteria?
Teenagers are faced with a myriad of challenges while growing up, one of which is acne, which affects four out of five Americans between the ages of 12 and 24. Thankfully though, there are effective treatments available right now that work to combat acne and ultimately reduce the damage caused by severe acne breakouts. However, … Continue reading Is acne caused by a ‘bad’ strain of bacteria?
Natural bacteria-killing viruses in the bladder may prove more effective at clearing UTIs than antibiotics
Our body is home to a lot of organisms besides our cells. While some of them may be pathogenic, waiting for a chance to strike, most of them help us out a lot. A case in point: A recent study has reported that bacterial viruses called bacteriophages (or phages for short), which infect and replicate … Continue reading Natural bacteria-killing viruses in the bladder may prove more effective at clearing UTIs than antibiotics
What Are Prebiotics?
Source: What Are Prebiotics? by Dr. Edward Group Probiotics have long been hailed as the ultimate support for the immune and digestive systems, and there is no doubt of their ability to promote and maintain a healthy gut. However, despite their fame, a little-known truth is that probiotics would be of little effect without their less-celebrated partner: prebiotics, … Continue reading What Are Prebiotics?
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections continue to rise: Just how inept is the conventional medical industry?
A storm of epic proportions is brewing. No, not your typical rain storm, but a bacterial storm in which antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" threaten to take over hospitals, critical care facilities, and various other elements of the healthcare system where sick patients traditionally go to get better. According to a new study by the U.S. Centers for … Continue reading Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections continue to rise: Just how inept is the conventional medical industry?
Your gut bacteria may be telling you what to eat in order to FEED THEM
Two new studies revealed that bacterial composition in the intestines may greatly affect the dietary choices and reproductive success in animals. The studies were carried out by a team of researchers at the University of Sydney’s multidisciplinary Charles Perkins Centre and School of Life and Environmental Sciences and the Macquarie University’s Department of Biological Sciences. The first … Continue reading Your gut bacteria may be telling you what to eat in order to FEED THEM
Here’s why you should NEVER reuse your plastic water bottles
Would you lick a toilet seat? Hey, don’t worry, you can just drink out of your used plastic bottle instead. Researchers have suggested that refilling plastic bottles and drinking from them causes more harm than good, with the item essentially becoming a breeding ground for bacteria. The study was conducted by Treadmill Reviews and analyzed … Continue reading Here’s why you should NEVER reuse your plastic water bottles
Bacillus coagulans: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bacillus coagulans: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Bacillus coagulans is a beneficial probiotic strain that helps to promote digestive health, reduce diarrhea caused by antibiotics, encourage a healthy immune system, normalize nutrient absorption in the body, and help balance gut flora. Similar to the Lactobacillus bacterium, Bacillus coagulans produces lactic acid inside the digestive tract. Lactic acid is … Continue reading Bacillus coagulans: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
More proof of hygiene theory – exposure to microbes help kids breathe better
More and more children in Europe are being diagnosed with asthma. But not all youngsters are equally at risk. Curiously, a new epidemiological study just published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that children living on farms are significantly less likely to develop asthma than other kids. What's the explanation? The international team of scientists that … Continue reading More proof of hygiene theory – exposure to microbes help kids breathe better
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