Pathogens

What to do When the Fridge Goes Out During Stormy Weather

If you live somewhere with inclement weather, you probably know a thing or two about preparing for a storm or…

5 years ago

Wormwood Tea the Cure for Parasites?

Snail fever. Bilharzia. Schistosomiasis. In 2016, some 200 million people were afflicted; of those, less than half received treatment. Swollen,…

5 years ago

Red Light – Green Light: Shopping Cart Bacteria

The official start of fall is just around the corner, but for many parts of the country this doesn’t mean…

6 years ago

Diarrhea: Infectious Disease Society of America’s New Guidelines

Molecular diagnostic testing and other culture-independent diagnostic tests have recently pushed culture diagnostic testing for diarrheal illness diagnosis and treatment…

6 years ago

I Take It Like a Man, But Not When Food Poisoning is Involved

Life is full of lessons. Some are hard, others a bit easier. But the take away - what we learn…

6 years ago

We Have a Super BIG Problem with Superbugs in Our Food

Scientists are sounding the alarm on growing resistance to antibiotics in bacteria. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria already kill tens of thousands each…

6 years ago

Manure Meandering – Read This Before You Plant Your Veggies

Manure can be a great base for compost. The leavings of cows, horses, and other grass-munching herbivores are rich in…

6 years ago

The Dos and Don’ts of Royal Eating

As Americans, we are all pretty amazed by The Royal Family. Weddings, births of new royal babies, royal dogs, clothing…

6 years ago

Red Tide Hits Florida – What You Need to Know

A lot of people get an incredible amount of enjoyment out of travel, and during the summer months when the…

6 years ago