What a Waste! Grape Pomace Kills Harmful BacteriaJacob Gaffney
Diphtheria is a highly contagious infection caused by bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which produces a toxin that makes people ill. That toxin kills healthy tissue within the respiratory system, causing problems with the nose and throat. It can also infect the skin, causing blisters and ...
Antibiotics are medicines that help stop infections caused by bacteria. They do this by killing the bacteria or by keeping them from copying themselves or reproducing. The word antibiotic means “against life.” Any drug that kills germs in your body is technically an antibiotic, but most people...
Another benefit of the great outdoors is sunlight, an important factor in your body’s nutrition. Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D, and it kills bacteria, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and builds the immune system. While outside, kick off your shoes and walk around. This ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raw milk can harbor dangerous bacteria that can pose serious health risks to you and your family. The milk pasteurization process kills those bacteria. The FDA and the CDC recommend drinking only pasteurized milk, which has been...
HIV is a viral infection that slowly weakens your immune system. The virus kills a type of white blood cell called CD4. A normal CD4 count ranges from 500 to 2,000. You have HIV when your CD4 count ranges from 200 to 500. You have AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) when your...
Table 4 Families and species of bacteria discussed in the publications, trees they affected, and predisposing/contributing factors discussed by the authors Full size table Pathogens from the Nectriaceae family were represented by five species and were found in four tree families. The presence of the...
While sanitization and sterilization are both antimicrobial processes, the degree to which each method kills harmful germs and bacteria varies. Most commonly used in professional settings like hospitals and pharmacies, sterilization methods aim to eliminate all traces of bacteria. The sanitizing process ai...
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
Wen:It is safe to drink milk that has been pasteurized. The process of pasteurization kills bacteria and viruses, including any influenza viruses that may be present in the milk. Similarly, it is safe to eat poultry, including chicken and eggs, that have been properly handled and cooked. ...