Bacteria against bacteria
When infection often antibiotic is used. The bacteria killer is not only used in acute emergencies, but also for hamless diseases. This promote the bacterial resistance against antibiotics. For this reason more effective antibiotics have to be developed. Researchers discovered now that the production of antibiotics could be easier then exspected.
When infectious diseases triggered by bacteria usually antibiotics are used to cambat the bacterial infection or infection by protozoa. Antibiotics are low metabolicproducts created by fungi or bacteria, to inhibit or even kill other micro-organisms. Penicilin is the best-known antibiotic, [...]
New hope in the fight against hair loss?
Hair loss can have various causes. It can occur because of a genetic defect, by bad diet or too much stress. In the last two cases a usually balanced diet and a more calm day could help. For the first case there were far fever opportunities. [...]
Ticks on the rise
The climate change do not only result in a higher average temperature, it also have negative impacts on our environment. So ticks are already active throughout the year, which increase the risk for humans to get infected by diseases such as Lymne disease or meningitis disease. Rising temperatures also increase the risk to be bitten by a tick. [...]
Climate change affects health and welfare
The climate change do not have only imapct on weather or nature. People are also affected directly. So diseases and death will appear increasingly and more frequent. [...]
Flu season - vaccination recommended
Every year between December and April is flu season. Thousands of people are infected with influenza, a virus triggered infectious disease, transmitted by droplets or contact infection. Even health people can be infected by influenza which damages the mucous membranes and weakens the immune system. This makes the body vulnerable to fatal complications. An influenza infection is not harmless. [...]
Safe driving
In the past there were innovations such as airbags, safety belt, better materials or a more stable body that made cars more safe. Today computer systems assist the driver to drive more comfortable and safe. [...]
Is the radiation of mobile phones harm?
Since the development of radio transmitters and radio networks many people worry about their health and whether the radiation is dangerous or not. Now a study showed that cell phones cause sleep disturbances. The cancer-causing effect is not occupied fully yet. [...]
Hearing damage from MP3 player or disco visit?
I recognized that more and more people are walking with MP3-Players. And sometimes you can also hear the sound beating out of their headphones. One survey showed that the MP3 player is currently the most popular multimedia device for the young. But the problem is, that the most MP3 players are too loud. [...]
Printers, particulate matter and health
A much-discussed topic is air pollution and particulate matter on public roads. Some countries instruct to use particulate filters for cars and industrial plants or subsidize environmentally friendly techniques. Nevertheless the fine dust indoor should not be ignored. Currently some scientist have to clarify whether emitting devices such as laser printers, laser fax machines, photocopiers and other equipment equipped with toners are harmful. At this time a prudent use of these devices should be pursued. [...]
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