New study claims, consuming cranberry products may be a low risk, cheap and effective way to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C, fiber and vitamin E. UTIs…
Taking a proper dose of antibiotics can help with a rapid reduction in the number of bacteria, but is it essential to finish taking a prescribed course of antibiotics, even if you feel better? Some…
A new study reports that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry Zika can also transmit dengue and chikungunya in the same bite. “A mosquito, in theory, could give you multiple viruses at once,” said Claudia Ruckert,…
New research shows that the phenolic extract from maple syrup can boost antibiotics’ efficacy in fighting off infection. They found that the extract increased the permeability of the bacteria, suggesting that it helps antibiotics gain…
Your body is your vehicle, so you have to keep your engine, your heart running when you work out, so adequate food and fluid should be consumed before, during and after exercise to help maintain…
Ebola virus (EBOV) has proven itself a tricky foe to get rid of in the human body. There are several cases in which the patient has fully recovered only to find out that the virus…
A new study from the USF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) found that just four milligrams of extra zinc a day in the diet can have a profound, positive impact on cellular health…
Using the ‘fire to fight fire’ approach touted as a potential breakthrough in the fight against diseases like cancer may backfire by making infections more damaging, a new study has warned. Researchers have found that…
World Aids Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the disease caused by the spread of HIV. Since it was launched, a tremendous amount of progress has been made in reducing the stigma, still faced…