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Rosehip supplement fights off post-partum UTIs

Researchers in Iran have discovered that a supplement of rosehip powder is an effective way to reduce the rate of urinary tract infections after caesarean surgery.

30 October, 2017

Air pollution increases antibiotic resistance

A new study has found that exposure to air pollution can make the bacteria that cause respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, harder to treat – and more likely to spread.

6 March, 2017

Physical activity lowers risk of cystitis

Even low to moderate levels of physical activity can help to significantly reduce the risk of infection, according to a new study.

15 October, 2016

Curcumin could help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis

New laboratory research suggests that the active ingredient in the distinctive yellow root, turmeric, can kill and clear out tuberculosis infection from cells.

30 March, 2016

Crucial viral link to Alzheimer’s is being ignored

An international panel of scientists warns that we are ignoring overwhelming evidence that viral or bacterial infection is triggers plaque build-up in the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers.

24 March, 2016

In children with urinary tract infections, cranberry extract could help

Many studies show that cranberry extract can be an effective natural treatment for adults with UTIs; new research shows children may benefit too.

19 January, 2016

Cold & flu symptoms? Evolution’s telling you to stay home!

Scientists say the aches and fever of cold and flu have an evolutionary message; they’re telling us – stay home, don’t spread your germs to the rest of the ‘tribe’

8 January, 2016

Chestnut leaf extract fights drug-resistant Staph bacteria

US researchers have found that European chestnut leaves contain substances that stop bacteria creating the toxins that cause tissue damage.

24 August, 2015

Elderberry keeps air travellers breathing easily

New evidence shows that elderberry extract can help prevent respiratory infection commonly linked with long haul flights.

27 July, 2015

Garlic extract combats antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections

Garlic extract may be an effective weapon against multi-drug resistant strains of bacteria known to cause urinary tract infections, according to Indian researchers

27 July, 2015