Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bacterium prevalent in sinus infections and pneumonia may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.  The bacterium, Chlamydia pneumoniae, was found in the eyes of deceased patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers from Cedars-Sinai’s Health Sciences University in California. “The retina…

Read More
State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution

State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a contagious fungal skin infection. The condition is triggered by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), the same fungal species that causes ringworm. The primary symptom is round, red, irritated rashes that spread across the body, which can be…

Read More
tribune

Dangerous chemicals detected in hair extensions, study warns | The Express Tribune

Out of 169 identified chemicals, many were associated with risks of cancer, developmental issues, reproductive health According to a study published in Environment & Health on February 11, this was “the most comprehensive testing of hair extensions publicly reported.” The concern arose 11 from testing 44 hair samples and detecting dangerous chemicals, including flame retardants,…

Read More
Simple food combo may outperform omega-3 supplements for reducing inflammation

Simple food combo may outperform omega-3 supplements for reducing inflammation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A simple dietary pairing could offer broader immune benefits than omega-3s alone. Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that pairing kefir with a prebiotic fiber mix led to greater reductions in inflammation markers than omega-3 supplements or fiber alone. The findings, published in the Journal of…

Read More