Pseudomonas aeruginosa a multidrug-resistant bacterium responsible for many infections, especially in hospitals, has a new enemy: green tea.  Laboratory research is showing the effectiveness of a natural tea leaf component in combating this pathogen, offering a new avenue for the development of ways to fight against antibiotic resistance. Image: Stylecrase Scientists from the  University of Surrey  (England) carried out laboratory tests and found that a natural component of  green tea  , combined with a commercially available antibiotic, could help combat  antimicrobial resistance  . Research has focused on the combination of epigallocatechin (EGCG), a  polyphenol  extracted from  green tea leaves  , and aztreonam, an antibiotic commonly used to treat infections caused by  Pseudomonas aeruginosa  .  This  bacterium  is responsible for serious infections (even fatal) and resistant to many important cla...

It  feels like your life is starting all over again the second you first take your newborn baby into your arms. Time and time again, your baby will still steal your heart. Still, new parents, however much they try to prepare, might be anxious about taking care of a newborn, especially if it’s their very first child. You could read all the books in the world but you can never really prepare for what it’s like to have a person’s entire life in your hands! 1. Don’t underestimate the importance of body language. Crying  isn’t the only way your baby tries to communicate with you. Pay attention to your baby’s body language. Clenched fists could indicate that your baby is stressed or hungry. Repeated kicking suggests your baby might want to play. Even something like pulling on their ears could suggest they are starting to teethe. 2. When breastfeeding, hold your baby with th...

A fire broke out in the night from Monday to Tuesday in a maternity ward in El Oued, in northeastern Algeria, according to Algerian state television.  The origin of this incident, which struck the mother-child hospital Bachir Bennacer, is still unknown. According to a provisional report, eight infants died, "some burned and others asphyxiated by smoke," said a head of civil protection, Captain Nassim Bernaoui. The whole establishment was evacuated.  "We managed to save 11 infants, 107 women (...) and 28 employees," added Captain Bernaoui Already a fire in May 2018 The fire broke out at 3:50 am (4h50 French time), according to the same official.  Civil protection has mobilized dozens of trucks to overcome the fire that has been controlled. According to Algerian television, Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui called for the urgent opening of an investigation and sent on the spot the Minister of Health Mohamed Miraoui. This same establishment had be...

France - The nursing students mobilized this morning before the various regional councils of France, to protest against the "illegal" additional fees requested in the IFSIs and to ask for better access to university services. They came from Salon de Provence, Avignon, or Nice to defend their rights and those of future generations of students.  Today, about fifty ESI gathered in Marseille, at the call of the Fnesi (National Federation of Nursing Students).  "ESI angry!  We are all here for this fight again   , "they chant in chorus. It was a strong will of the Fnesi, even.  "   It is the regions that allocate subsidies to health facilities, which redistribute them to IFSI,   " recalls Felix Ledoux, referent PACA mobilization for Fnesi. The problem ?  Subsidies do not live up to expectations, and IFSIs, to work, often have to charge extra fees to students.  "   Students are already paying significant fees, related...

Despite its recent surge in popularity, fasting is a practice that dates back centuries and plays a central role in many cultures and religions. Defined as the abstinence from all or some foods or drinks for a set period of time, there are many different ways of fasting. In general, most types of fasts are performed over 24–72 hours. Intermittent fasting, on the other hand, involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, ranging from a few hours to a few days at a time. Fasting has  been shown to have many health benefits, from increased weight loss to better brain function and improved gut health. Promotes Blood Sugar Control by Reducing Insulin Resistance: Several studies have found that fasting may improve blood sugar control, which could be especially useful for those at risk of diabetes. In fact, one study in 10 people with type 2 diabetes showed that short-term intermittent fasting significantly decreased blood sugar levels. Promotes Better Health by Fighting I...

Kenya – The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates the Government of Kenya for launching the world’s first malaria vaccine today in Homa Bay County, western Kenya. The malaria vaccine pilot programme is now fully underway in Africa, as Kenya joins Ghana and Malawi to introduce the landmark vaccine as a tool against a disease that continues to affect millions of children in Africa. The vaccine, known as RTS,S, will be available to children from 6 months of age in selected areas of the country in a phased pilot introduction. It is the first and only vaccine to significantly reduce malaria in children, including life-threatening malaria. Malaria claims the life of one child every two minutes. The disease is a leading killer of children younger than 5 years in Kenya. “Africa has witnessed a recent surge in the number of malaria cases and deaths. This threatens the gains in the fight against malaria made in the past two decades,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Di...

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Continent : Southern East of Africa Country : Malawi Capital : Lilongwe Population : 18,62 millions (2017 populations census). Official Language : English Profile : The  Republic of Malawi , is a  landlocked country  in southeast  Africa  that was formerly known as  Nyasaland . It is bordered by  Zambia  to the northwest,  Tanzania  to the northeast, and  Mozambique  on the east, south and west. Malawi spans over 118,484 km 2  (45,747 sq mi).  Lake Malawi  takes up about a third of Malawi's area.  Its capital is  Lilongwe , which is also Malawi's largest city; the second largest is  Blantyre , the third largest is  Mzuzu  and the fourth largest is its old capital  Zomba . The name Malawi comes from the  Maravi , an old name of the  Nyanja people  that inhabit the area. The country is also nicknamed " The Warm Heart of Africa " because ...