All posts tagged with Fungi
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-(Natural News) Candida auris is a “silent superbug” that’s already spreading across U.S. hospitals and nursing homes. The CDC has reported hundreds of infections across seven states, and is tracking over 1,000 “colonizations” where the fungal strain has infected human carriers who spread it to others. Notably, the CDC refuses to name which hospitals have […]
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-(Natural News) Mycotoxins are deadly natural compounds produced by molds and other harmful fungi. Found in grains and food products derived from livestock that ate tainted grain, these endocrine disruptors can harm the sexual development of young girls and cause other, more serious health complications. As much as 25 percent of the world’s supply of grain has been contaminated by […]
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-(Natural News) In a world in which 9 million people die from hunger each year, it’s absolutely unacceptable that 40 percent of all foods are wasted. The food industry is responsible for creating high amounts of biodegradable waste, and finding ways to put this waste to good use could have a significant positive impact on […]
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-(Natural News) Do you remember when you last cleaned your smartphone screen? According to a study in the U.K., over a third of users have never cleaned their phones, which means these devices are filthier than a toilet seat. The research was conducted by Insurance2go, a British travel insurance company. Aerobic bacteria, mold, and yeast on your […]
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-(Natural News) Jock itch, also known as Tinea cruris, is a fungal infection around the groin area. Although it is not a serious infection, it can be very annoying and uncomfortable. It causes itching, chafing, redness, cracking, and peeling. Fortunately, you can treat it at home with these natural remedies: Bleach: Bleach is an effective anti-fungal […]
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-(Natural News) Researchers have found another natural source of pharmaceutical drugs: the humble fungus. According to the team from the Chalmers University of Technology in Göteborg, Sweden, fungi are a “potential goldmine for the production of pharmaceuticals.” With more strains of bacteria building up a resistance to modern antibiotics, their findings have come at just […]
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-(Natural News) Athlete’s foot or tinea pedis is a fungal infection that causes itching, burning, stinging, and redness of the feet. Contrary to the implications of its name, this disease can affect everyone, not just athletes. In fact, more than 20 percent of Americans suffer from this disease. Moreover, the site of infection is not just limited […]
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-(Natural News) Cutaneous fungal infections, which are noninvasive infections of the skin, hair, or nails, may be treated using myrrh (Commiphora molmol). A study published in Pharmaceutical Biology confirmed that myrrh is an effective treatment for skin fungal infections. Myrrh, a resin obtained from the cracked stem of thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora, […]
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-(Natural News) Your body is continuously fighting for your survival even if you’re just living your normal life. However, it will get tired at some point if you don’t give it the support it needs. So why not give it a helping hand every once in a while? To ensure that the body remains strong, […]
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-(Natural News) With the emergence of microbial species resistant to antimicrobial drugs, the search for alternative sources of antibacterial and antifungal compounds has become a top priority. Researchers from Quad-i-Azam University proposed that the leaves of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne) Rehder are potential sources for potent antibacterial and antifungal agents that the world needs. Infectious diseases, which are […]
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