Tag: infection

Study: Ocean Bacteria Invades Skin Within Minutes, Raising Risk For Infections

June 24, 2019June 25, 2019Health And Wellness

By John Anderer SAN FRANCISCO — You may be bringing home a few new friends the next time you take a swim in the ocean. Researchers at the University of California have found that ocean bacteria invade and change the skin microbiome after just 10 minutes…

New Research Indicates Unexpected Cause of Senior Falls (It’s Not Clumsiness!)

January 18, 2017January 18, 2017Health And Wellness

Most of us know that falls are a huge risk to the aging population. As we watch our parents and grandparents mature (or perhaps even in ourselves), the unsteady gait is cause for concern. Moving from one floor texture to another can be taxing. Stairs,…