Page 2 - Health & Wellness
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January 03, 2024Posted: January 03, 2024Read MoreThe Impact of Mouthwash on Human Health
In many parts of our body, friendly bacteria assist us in regulating important physiological functions. The balance of our microbiome can help ward...
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December 13, 2023Read MoreAs 2023 draws to a close, many people begin to think about new goals and intentions for the New Year ahead. The most common New Year’s resolution is to improve health, which often involves better food alternatives and eating healthier. One of the most popular plant-based sweetener alternatives used in the food and beverage industry is Stevia. Stevia is a no-calorie sugar substitute made from highly...
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September 08, 2023Posted: September 08, 2023Read MoreMay 11th of 2023 marked the end of both the public health emergency and the national state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, health professionals are concerned with the rise of the EG.5 variant, an up-and-coming SARS-CoV-2 strain that is potentially more transmissible than any of the current circulating strains in the United States. (1) EG.5 is a descendant of the Omicron lineage XBB.1.9.5...
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August 11, 2023Posted: August 11, 2023Read MoreOmega 3 oils found to be beneficial...
In last month's issue of MicroBytes, we reported on newer research that discovered fungal elements...
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July 28, 2023Posted: July 28, 2023Read MoreE. coli implicated in colon cancer...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States, with approximately 50,000 deaths reported in 2020. (1) Most cases and deaths may be attributable to risk factors such...
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July 10, 2023Posted: July 10, 2023Read MoreA shocking new discovery! Numerous fungal species found upon autopsy.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects more than 6 million Americans, with the majority of those being 65 and older.
Proteomic analysis of brain tissue from patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s indicates evidence of fungal...
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June 20, 2023Posted: June 20, 2023Read MoreMaggots to the rescue? How Revolting!
The First World War was a huge tragedy for humanity, but it represented a source of significant progress for physicians to improve their knowledge in the treatment of lesions and wounds.
The most frequent causes of death at the time, surprisingly, were not related to gunshots or chemical warfare but, rather,...
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May 19, 2023Posted: May 19, 2023Read MoreCDC issues an alert...Super Shigella on the Rise
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April 19, 2023Posted: April 19, 2023Read MoreRising Legionella Infections and Its Prevention in Industrial Cooling Towers
Although Legionella is found naturally in freshwater environments, it becomes a health concern to the population...
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March 02, 2023Posted: March 02, 2023Read MoreWhat we eat plays an important role in our health and directly affects key health markers linked to our wellbeing including lipid profile, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
More importantly, foods can alter gut microbial biodiversity, which may lead to the production of harmful byproducts.
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January 03, 2023Posted: January 03, 2023Read MoreProbiotics promote healthy levels of serotonin...the feel good neurotransmitter
Opinions about food have long been a source of contention between family, friends, and strangers. Pickles, sauerkraut, and cottage cheese are just a few examples of foods that are loved dearly by some and despised by others (see the graphic below)...
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November 21, 2022Posted: November 21, 2022Read MoreTwo years ago, there was virtually no flu season due to COVID-19 isolation.
In addition, experts predict another COVID-19 surge this fall and winter.(2) According to the World Health Organization’s early October global situation report, more than 1.5 million COVID-19 diagnosis were reported across Europe during the week ending Oct. 2, about...
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September 30, 2022Posted: September 30, 2022Categories: Clinical, Industry Insights, Public Health Alerts, Health & Wellness, Product SpotlightsRead MoreEmerging hand in hand with the Pandemic...
A new 2022 special report from the CDC is sounding the alarm that antimicrobial resistance to some of the most concerning bacteria and fungi significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (1) One such highly drug resistant yeast noted in the report is Candida...
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September 16, 2022Posted: September 16, 2022Read MoreCoffee drinkers beware...
Does coffee lead to increased risk of dementia and stroke?
Moderation is best!
Coffee, with over 22 billion pounds consumed annually, is without a doubt one...
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August 05, 2022Posted: August 05, 2022Read MoreGroup A Streptococcus (GAS) is the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis, often referred to as strep throat. GAS can also cause severe invasive infections. People who are elderly, have skin breakdown (when the skin is deprived of blood flow, the skin can become damaged or develop ulcers), or have chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, are at increased risk. Each year in the United States...
