Few things have changed our chances of living a long life more than the discovery of antibiotics. One hundred years ago a minor bleeding could lead to virtually incurable infections, today we don’t worry anymore about such things. However, the bacteria have not just given up but adapted better to their opponent. Actually not just…
Tag Archive: Bacteria
Diet – Fruits and Vegetables Lead to Healthy Gut Bacteria
Fruits and vegetables are healthy, fat and sugar are less so. However, notwithstanding this being common knowledge, many act as if the contrary was true. According to new research, by doing that, they not only risk a few additional pounds but serious health issues. The study examined gut bacteria of Italian and Burkinabé children and…
Disinfect – Licking is Good, Normally
What people automatically do with bleeding wounds, actually makes sense. Here’s why: Saliva contains blood-stopping and disinfecting substances and cleans the wound. So, if it’s that good, why is there a “normally” in the title? Well, licking an open wound does not only kill bacteria but also introduce new ones from the mouth. In rare…
