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09/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Breast milk is the BEST protection against bacterial infections in nursing babies

Babies need to be breastfed because breast milk contains antibodies that can help them fight off various illnesses. According to a study, breast milk can also help nursing infants fight off bacterial infections. Data from the study, which involved researchers from Vanderbilt University, revealed that this is possible due to a complex mixture of fats, proteins, and sugars in breast […]

08/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eat more blueberries to protect yourself from bacterial infections

Eat more blueberries not only because they are delicious, but also because they can protect you from bacterial infections. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) can potentially be used as natural therapeutic agents for treating infections. Researchers at Université Laval in Canada looked at […]

04/05/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Komodo Dragon blood contains powerful self-produced antibiotics, turning the reptile into a walking pharmacy

Antimicrobial protein found in the blood of Komodo dragons could help scientists develop better treatment for deadly infections that have become resistant to antibiotics. A recent study published in the Journal of Proteome Research concluded that Komodo dragon blood plasma contains numerous antimicrobial peptides. This comes as no surprise to researchers. The saliva of the Komodo […]

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