
Author: Mary Moore RN

Africa Is Now Polio Free According to the WHO
It is official: the African continent has now eradicated the wild poliomyelitis virus that causes polio. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement on Tuesday 25 August welcoming …University of Alberta: Vitamin D Is Beneficial for the Microbiota of Newborns
A study involving over 1,100 babies suggests that vitamin D supplementation can have a positive effect on intestinal microbiota by preventing the multiplication of certain bacteria. Prescribed from birth …
Environmental Pollution Contributes to Antibiotic Resistance According to Study
The presence of heavy metals in the soil can make bacteria more resistant according to a new study done by researchers from the University of Georgia. Resistance to antimicrobial …Brain Cancer: Researchers Reprogram Immune Cells to Improve the Effectiveness of Treatment
Radiotherapy changes the behavior of immune cells. In a study on mice, researchers were able to reprogram them to improve the effectiveness of treatment and, consequently, the survival rate. …Antibiotics: Two Antibacterial Compounds Effective Against Resistant Tuberculosis Discovered
Researchers have just identified two compounds with antibacterial properties that could eventually lead to the development of antibiotics against tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a contagious lung disease caused by an …
Medicare 101: Eligibility, Coverage, Enrollment, and Common Questions Answered
Without Medicare, it would be hard for many people to access medical care in the United States due to costs. The program has at times also been a controversial …
A New Approach to Treating Herpes Could Prevent Future Resistance to Treatments
A new approach to the treatment of all types of herpes has emerged, which gives hope for the development of an effective drug. Researchers at Lund University (Sweden) have …

