Low Vitamin D Linked to Higher Risk of Infection After Surgery
A large study combining data from over 12,000 surgical patients found that people with low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop infections at their …
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Low Vitamin D and Worms May Make Leprosy Reactions Worse
Researchers studied 75 people with leprosy reactions to see if low vitamin D levels and intestinal worm infections made their symptoms worse. They found that …
Read MoreNatural Gut Cleaners Help Chickens Grow Better Without Antibiotics
Scientists tested a natural alternative to antibiotics in chicken farming by giving 99 chickens special substances called biosurfactants - natural cleaners …
Read MoreTwo Helpful Bacteria May Fight Dangerous Worm Infections in Mice
Scientists tested whether two types of good bacteria could help mice fight off a dangerous worm infection called Trichinella. They gave 120 mice either the …
Read MorePlant Mix Helps Fish Fight Parasites and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special blend of four plant extracts as fish food supplements to help catfish fight off harmful parasites. The study used hybrid catfish …
Read MoreYeast Protein Helps Sea Cucumbers Fight Disease and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special protein from yeast to see if it could help sea cucumbers stay healthy and grow better. They found that this yeast protein can kill …
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