Tag: bacterial

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Cancer therapy: Bacteria may help shrink tumors 2

To find better ways to tackle cancer tumors that do not respond to traditional therapies, scientists are now experimenting with a modified bacterial strain that could target cancer cells without harming healthy ones. A phase I clinical trial reveals that this bacterial therapy shows promising effects. A team at the University of Texas MD Anderson […]

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Natural bacteria-killing viruses in the bladder may prove more effective at clearing UTIs than antibiotics

Our body is home to a lot of organisms besides our cells. While some of them may be pathogenic, waiting for a chance to strike, most of them help us out a lot. A case in point: A recent study has reported that bacterial viruses called bacteriophages (or phages for short), which infect and replicate […]

Itchy throat: Causes and remedies

Causes Irritated itchy throats can be caused by a wide variety of things. Likely causes of an itchy throat include the following: Allergic rhinitislady blowing her nose A common cause of itchy throat is allergic rhinitis, which is also known as hay fever. Also known as hay fever, allergic rhinitis may be one of the […]

Why Garlic Tea is Great For You and How to Prepare It

A clove of raw garlic is an effective remedy for colds and flu, actually, if you don’t want the odor in your mouth after eating garlic, you can drink a cup of garlic tea. As a good ingredient for colds and viral infections, garlic makes you feel better instantly when you have a cold. Garlic […]

A Natural Lotion Made With Only Two Ingredients To Treat Itchy Skin

Aloe Vera and coconut oil, are commonly used in lots of beauty products. Both have excellent medicinal properties to treat skin issues, including eczema, rashes, dry skin or acne. You must have used them. But did you know they will be more useful when combined together? This recipe is especially useful for easing an itchy […]