In this study, Spanish researchers reviewed the generation of substances that could harm the health in different types of meat products during processing. Their report was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Various types of meat processing results in the generation of substances of safety concern in meats. These harmful compounds include: N-nitrosamines, … Continue reading Assessing health risks posed by hazardous compounds generated through meat processing
Regular vitamin C intake found to reverse blood poisoning
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is commonly known for its various health benefits, such as supporting the immune system. Now, a series of studies have shown that vitamin C can also help reverse the effects of sepsis. Sepsis happens when the body’s response to infection affects its own tissues. Instead of fighting disease-causing agents, the … Continue reading Regular vitamin C intake found to reverse blood poisoning
At least 2,050 Americans have died after taking the coronavirus vaccine (so far)
The number of Americans who have died after getting the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine has soared to 2,050 as of March 19. This is according to data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), a federal database that tracks injuries and deaths after vaccination. The death toll is a subset of 44,606 total adverse events, which also include 7,485 … Continue reading At least 2,050 Americans have died after taking the coronavirus vaccine (so far)
Discarded face masks, PPE are killing wildlife around the world
Millions of people around the world have been using single-use face masks, disposable gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid infection since the coronavirus pandemic began in March last year. But the increased use of such items has resulted in a new wave of litter, one that harms and even kills animals. Those are the findings of a … Continue reading Discarded face masks, PPE are killing wildlife around the world
Mysterious new brain disease being investigated in Canada… symptoms include visual hallucinations and memory loss
Health officials in Canada are struggling to figure out the cause of a new, mysterious brain disease that has affected more than 40 people in the country’s southeast. In early March, Canadian officials began alerting doctors and provincial health officials in New Brunswick to tell them that federal health authorities were monitoring a cluster of 43 cases … Continue reading Mysterious new brain disease being investigated in Canada… symptoms include visual hallucinations and memory loss
New coronavirus variants in California reduce immune response from vaccines and therapies
Two new Wuhan coronavirus variants circulating in California may reduce antibodies produced in response to the pathogen. Their higher reproductive rate has led them to become the dominant variants circulating in the state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named them a “variant of concern” alongside similar strains found in Great Britain, South Africa and Brazil. Scientists … Continue reading New coronavirus variants in California reduce immune response from vaccines and therapies
These Ayurvedic herbs are effective disinfectants and fumigants
A nosocomial infection also called a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI), is an infection acquired by a patient while he or she is receiving treatment in a hospital or long-term care facility. HCAI is the most common adverse health event in healthcare settings that affects patient safety. According to reports, HCAI affects about 3.2 percent of all hospitalized patients in the … Continue reading These Ayurvedic herbs are effective disinfectants and fumigants
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine triggers immune response that can cause fatal blood clots in the brain
Two different groups of researchers from Europe believe they have identified why AstraZeneca’s Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is causing blood clots in many people. The two teams of researchers, one from Norway and another from Germany, independently came to the conclusion that the vaccine is triggering an autoimmune reaction, which causes blood to clot in the brain. The researchers … Continue reading AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine triggers immune response that can cause fatal blood clots in the brain
Vitamin C and zinc for the management of malaria
In this study, researchers from Nigeria and the U.K. evaluated the effects of different combinations of vitamin C and zinc on hematological parameters and the mortality of mice infected with the malaria parasite, Plasmodium berghei. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. According to research, iron and zinc deficiencies are common in … Continue reading Vitamin C and zinc for the management of malaria
Investigating the antimicrobial potential of cinnamaldehyde and Punica granatum (pomegranate) extract for food preservation
In this study, a researcher at Pamukkale University in Turkey assessed the potential of antimicrobial films for use in active food packaging. His full report was published in the journal Food Science and Technology. For his experiment, the researchers packaged manti, a tortellini-like Turkish food, with antimicrobial films to extend its storage time at 4 C.Before inoculating manti … Continue reading Investigating the antimicrobial potential of cinnamaldehyde and Punica granatum (pomegranate) extract for food preservation
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 