Chlorhexidine reduces umbilical cord infections in newborns

A new Cochrane review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries, and may reduce newborn deaths. Umbilical cord care is a key part of newborn hygiene that helps prevent infection and promotes healthy healing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2.3 million newborn … Read more

Adults’ exposure to diverse microbes may worsen allergic conditions

The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens, but a new Cornell University study in mice reveals that adults’ exposure to diverse microbes and allergens may in fact worsen certain allergic conditions. “Our data suggests that it’s important to think about how we go through … Read more

Urate-lowering gout treatment can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke

A groundbreaking new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that medicines used to treat gout can also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout. The new research, which is published in JAMA Internal Medicine, shows that treating gout to target blood urate levels also prevents … Read more

PRoRota-project aims to fight diarrhea in children using probiotics, hygiene, and models

The PRoRota-project will use probiotics, improved education in hygiene and advanced mathematical models to prevent children from dying of diarrhea in low and middle-income countries.  Diarrhea kills nearly two million lives every year and is one of the main causes of child deaths globally. Rotavirus is one of the most important causes of childhood diarrhea, … Read more

Senate Action: Bill Updates & Text Changes

BREAKING: fast Fashion Bill Revised Senators have considerably revised a bill targeting the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry, adjusting previously adopted measures. By Anya Sharma |… The post Senate Action: Bill Updates & Text Changes appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin may lead to increased drug resistance

Efforts to reduce child mortality in Africa via mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin (AZM) may lead to increased drug resistance in bacteria that frequently cause pneumonia and meningitis, highlighting the need for careful monitoring, finds a new study led by UCL. The study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, is a collaboration with researchers … Read more

Household environments may affect the likelihood of children developing eczema

Household environments, including owning a dog, may affect the likelihood of children developing eczema, according to an analysis of almost 300,000 people from across Europe. The prevalence of eczema has rapidly risen in industrialised areas over the past 30 years, now affecting approximately 20% of children and 10% of adults in high-income countries. The new … Read more

Jakarta battles open defecation with communal toilets – Jakarta

housands of Jakartan households are still practicing open defecation across the city due to overcrowding and poor housing conditions. The city administration is pushing to build more communal toilets to address the issue, but experts argue it will not be enough to… Source link

Kreis-Economic promotion Kleve was visiting OPHARDT Hygiene in Issum

Pioneering Hygiene Solutions: A Global Leader in Infection Prevention Table of Contents Pioneering Hygiene Solutions: A Global Leader in Infection Prevention From Garage Innovation to Global Impact A… The post Kreis-Economic promotion Kleve was visiting OPHARDT Hygiene in Issum appeared first on NewsyList. Source link