Bacteria

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

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Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

A recent Nutrients journal study evaluated how the combination of Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) supplement and dairy foods affected the gut microbiome in Australians at a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Study: Interactions between Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Dairy Foods and the Gut Microbiota Influence Cardiovascular Health in an Australian Population. Image Credit: DiViArt / Shutterstock Background Diet plays … Read more

Ketogenic diets, gut microbiota, and health effects

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Ketogenic diets, gut microbiota, and health effects

In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers summarized the evidence on ketogenic diets (KDs) from the past three decades. ​​​​​​​Study: The Influence of Ketogenic Diet on Gut Microbiota: Potential Benefits, Risks and Indications. Image Credit: Boontoom Sae-Kor/Shutterstock.com Background KD is characterized by minimal intake of carbohydrates, low calories, standard protein levels, and high fat … Read more

Climate change could impact the immune system, study shows

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Climate change could impact the immune system, study shows

The climate change might impact our immune systems, a groundbreaking study from the University of Bergen, Norway, shows. This research brings into focus the intricate interplay between environmental factors, microbial communities, and their potential impact on human health. With the climate changes in mind, the findings are offering insights that could shape our living spaces … Read more

Flesh-eating bacteria kills eight in US, prompting warnings of swimming in sea and eating shellfish

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Flesh-eating bacteria kills eight in US, prompting warnings of swimming in sea and eating shellfish

The five deaths in Florida occurred in the southeastern state’s Tampa Bay area. In all, there have been 26 reported cases of vibrio vulnificus infections in the state since January. Last year, Florida reported 74 cases and 17 deaths. The high death toll in 2022 was attributed to bacteria levels increasing after Hurricane Ian spilled … Read more

UPDATE: Cove Road Beach to Close for High Levels of Bacteria | Latest News

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UPDATE: Cove Road Beach to Close for High Levels of Bacteria | Latest News

BIVALVE, Md. – Cove Road Beach in Bivalve is closed after high levels of bacteria were found in the water. The Wicomico County Health Department says the beach was tested on Thursday after high levels were found on Wednesday. Results from the test came back on Friday which lead to the decision to close the … Read more

US Supreme Court halts Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement pending review; Uzbekistan starts trial over 65 child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups and more

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US Supreme Court halts Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement pending review; Uzbekistan starts trial over 65 child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups and more

Following is a summary of current health news briefs. US Supreme Court halts Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement pending review The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a challenge by President Joe Biden’s administration to the legality of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, putting on hold a deal that would shield its wealthy … Read more

Diverse gut microbiome may help children survive stem cell transplant

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Diverse gut microbiome may help children survive stem cell transplant

Researchers in Italy have shown for the first time that among children who have undergone a donor stem cell transplant, the presence of diverse species of micro-organisms in the intestinal tract before the transplant resulted in significantly better overall patient survival and fewer complications. The study, published today in the journal Blood, adds to a … Read more