(Natural News) In this study, researchers from South Africa and Tanzania examined the antimicrobial efficacy and cytotoxicity of some under-investigated plants from the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family that are endemic to South Africa. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains an important global health problem, especially since new antimicrobials […]

(Natural News) Anti-microbial resistance can be defined as the ability of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi and viruses) to change upon exposure to an anti-microbial component and reduce its effectiveness. The World Health Organization (WHO) has labeled the spread of anti-microbial resistance as a global health concern because it threatens the ability of humans to treat […]

(Natural News) The bond between pet owners and their animals is a unique relationship, with most even treating their pets as a part of their family. These pets can provide stress relief, emotional support, and companionship. However, new evidence warns pet owners that treating pets like humans could be life-threatening. This study, published in the journal Health […]

(Natural News) Pharmaceutical companies have certainly made a massive impact on the well-being of human beings through the development of drugs that in some cases have literally meant the difference between life and death. Nonetheless, the legacy of pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly and others has been tainted by accusations of collusion and […]

(Natural News) In the United States the average life expectancy is 78 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A century ago most Americans only lived to the age of 55. One of the greatest reasons we get to enjoy an extra two decades of life has been the widespread use […]

(Natural News) Asked to visualize what an apocalyptic end of the world might look like, few people would picture death by superbug, and yet uncontrollable, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are one of the greatest threats facing mankind. The World Health Organization warns that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has the potential to be more deadly than cancer, with the […]

(Natural News) Many plants have great potential in treating infectious diseases, especially drug-resistant ones. One of these plants is peppermint (Mentha piperita). Researchers from Najran University in Saudi Arabia have found that peppermint has potent antibacterial activity, making it a great potential antibacterial agent against many multi-drug resistant pathogens. In the study, which was published […]

(Natural News) For decades, researchers have been finding ways to fight disease-causing bacteria in food production without the use of antibiotics. This is because bacteria continuously become resistant to antibiotics due to repeated and improper use. In a study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers at the National Food Institute of the Technical University of […]

(Natural News) The first thing to understand is “what is a microbe and why is it dangerous?” Microbes are microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably recognize these as the causes of most illnesses and diseases. They can cause anything from the common cold […]