Baby formula recalled over bacteria contamination fears
Reckitt are recalling batches of Nutramigen powders after finding bacteria in an “isolated overseas sample”. Source link
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Scientists identify mutations in DNA for early diagnosis of drug resistant bacteria for TB
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Health care workers conducting a TB control awareness rally in Vijayawada. File | Photo Credit: K.V.S Giri Tuberculosis (TB) is a treatable disease, but drug resistance is now a major public health concern exacerbated by the emergence of multi and extensively drug-resistant TB. India has the highest burden of Multi-Drug Resistant-TB (MDR-TB) bacteria with the … Read more
Detecting rapidly mutating bacteria and viruses with AutoPLP – ET HealthWorld
Washington: As we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the microorganisms that cause various diseases can rapidly change into versions that avoid detection and treatment. However, researchers presenting in ACS Infectious Diseases have discovered a process that could aid in detecting these elusive infections. Their “AutoPLP” approach creates nucleic acid probes that are quick, accurate, … Read more
Ashford bacteria outbreak: Primary school pupil dies with infection
Ruth Hutchinson, director of public health at Surrey County Council, said: “We are deeply saddened by the death of a pupil at Ashford Church of England School and we offer our sincere condolences to their family, friends and the whole school community, who are in our thoughts.” Source link
5 Bacteria Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have identified five types of bacteria associated with aggressive prostate cancer, and they say their findings could lead to new treatments for the disease. The five types of bacteria were common in urine and tissue samples from men with aggressive prostate … Read more
Engineered Bacteria Could Protect Gut from Antibiotics: Study
April 13, 2022 – Researchers at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a type of bacteria that could potentially protect humans from the harmful side effects of antibiotics, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering. Although antibiotics remain a major tool to fight bacterial infections, they … Read more
Immunity check: An expert dispels all myths connected with immunity and immunity boosters
According to many studies, it is proven that genetics plays an important role in immune response and has evolved to reject some pathogens and cancers too. By Dr Kajal Pandya Yeptho We have been inundated with immunity boosting pills, supplements and foods these past few years. What part do these play in actually boosting immunity and … Read more
Jergens Moisturizer Recalled Due to Bacteria Risk
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Before slathering on your Jergens moisturizer, check the label. Certain lots have been recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that pose a risk to people with weakened immune systems. Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria typically pose little medical risk to healthy people, according to … Read more
‘The Other Pandemic’: Antibiotic Resistance Growing Worldwide
Jan. 22, 2022 — Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all been there. You wake up feeling lousy — headache, scratchy throat, coughing — and you find the energy to go see your doctor. What you really want is validation — yes, something is going around — and a prescription that will knock the illness … Read more
Dole, Fresh Express Recall Packaged Salads
Dec. 29, 2021 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Protection is investigating two separate listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express and Dole, the agency said in a food safety alert. Consumers who have the products at home should throw them out, and businesses should not sell them, the CDC says. … Read more