Category: 6. Health

Introduction

Stroke ranks as the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for approximately 7 million fatalities annually, and is the third major contributor to disability worldwide.¹ Due to the substantial rates of mortality and…

US-based researchers have confirmed the skin benefits of rosemary leaves in a study, following the ingredients’ popularity on social media. The study found that a compound from the plant, Carnosic acid, improves the healing of skin wounds…

An intensive lifestyle intervention program has shown promise in treating type 2 diabetes, leading nearly a third of its participants to achieve remission. A new study examined data from 2,384 adults with the disease who participated in the…

Modern beer production is a US$117 billion business in the United States, with brewers producing over 170 million barrels of beer per year. The brewing process is time- and energy-intensive, and each step generates large amounts of waste….

A nationwide study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that adolescents who experience migraines are three times more likely to have high blood pressure. The research, which analyzed data from over two million Israeli…

Nocardia CNS infections

Nocardia species are weakly acid-fast aerobic Gram-positive bacteria that are commonly found in soil. They can cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromised individuals and commonly affect…

Introduction

The ability to form biofilms is a crucial virulence factor for opportunistic pathogens, such as K. pneumoniae and P. aeruginosa, which are gram-negative bacteria frequently associated with healthcare-associated infections. Over the…