(Natural News) A Swedish observational study found that autism and depression are more prevalent in children if their mothers had an infection during pregnancy and were treated with antibiotics or other drugs during their hospital stay. The study includes nearly 1.8 million children from the Swedish Medical Birth Register who were born between 1973 and […]

(Natural News) Rusty nails can be a danger for many reasons, but not for a kind of infection commonly associated with it. Yes, stepping on a rusty nail can cause a tetanus infection, but the nail itself (no matter how rusty it is) does not give you tetanus. Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by a ubiquitous […]

(Natural News) Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide. If left untreated, they can lead to serious conditions like kidney infection and sepsis. They are often treated with conventional medicine and antibiotic drugs, which come with adverse side effects and may even result in antibiotic resistance. Therefore, scientists continue […]

(Natural News) Many people get diseases from bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens because of poor hygiene. However, a new study shows that being too clean also makes you prone to superbugs. This raises more concern as the number of people who become ill and die from antibiotic-resistant germs is increasing globally. Researchers at the Institute […]

(Natural News) People are exposed to triclosan almost every day: It’s found in hand sanitizers, mouthwash, toothpaste, and other cosmetic products. While it’s known for its antibacterial properties, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSM) have discovered that triclosan can, in fact, help bacteria survive – and even tolerate – lethal doses of […]

(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) When the topic of water pollution comes up, much of the conversation in recent times has focused on the amount of plastic in the oceans and seas. It’s a serious problem that certainly deserves the attention it’s getting, but there is another type of water pollution that also warrants grave concern: the toxic […]

(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) Cholera is a serious case of diarrhea caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which naturally lives in seawater. When it enters the gut, it produces a toxin that poisons a vital cellular transport protein. Most cases of cholera occur because of fecal-contaminated water. It coats the surfaces of shellfish and marine plants. A […]

(Natural News) According to a recent study published in mSystems, an open access journal run by the American Society for Microbiology, people introduce chemicals to the environment wherever they go. These chemicals called antimicrobials are often used in disinfectants and cleaners to kill microorganisms that can cause diseases. When these chemicals settle in indoor dust and spread in public […]