A multi-country study found that Indigenous children experience poorer oral health compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts worldwide. The study assessed oral health indicators in Brazilian, New Zealand and Australian children, aged 5-15 years old, revealing significant inequalities.
Research found associations between serum antibodies against P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans with altered metabolite levels, including lipoprotein particles and fatty acids. These findings suggest exposure to periodontal pathogens may contribute to a proatherogenic state.
Researchers have discovered that plants can transmit antibiotic-resistant superbugs to humans, highlighting the importance of tackling foodborne resistance from all aspects of the food chain. The study found that certain antibiotics can increase the ability of bacteria to colonize the gut after ingestion, while others can prevent it.
Research found that ocean water exposure can alter the diversity and composition of human skin microbiome, leaving individuals more susceptible to infections. Vibrio species were detected on every participant after swimming, with a significant affinity for attachment to human skin.