Bacteria and the bees: Antibiotics work better with honey
Medical-grade manuka honey (Medihoney), when used together with antibiotics, can both improve the effectiveness of the antibiotics and can prevent the emergence of resistance, according to new findings...
View ArticleCola and honey: Exploring food riddles in rhythm disturbances
Drinking excessive amounts of cola and eating honey made from the pollen of Rhododendrons can cause unusual syncope (fainting) and symptoms of arrhythmia, report two case studies presented as abstracts...
View ArticleHoney shows no advantages compared to standard antibiotics in trial on...
Applying medical grade honey to wound sites in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis—a procedure used to clean the blood in patients with kidney failure—shows no advantages over standard antibiotic...
View ArticleHoney may not be advisable to those who live with diabetes
Honey may be detrimental for patients with type 2 diabetes because of the great quantities of sugars it contains.
View ArticleFDA: Honey with any added sweeteners isn't honey
The Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to ensure that shoppers who buy honey are getting the real deal.
View ArticleManuka honey does not decrease pain of radiation-induced esophagitis for lung...
Patient-reported data indicates that when Manuka honey is prescribed for esophagitis pain during radiation therapy (RT), it is not more effective than standard medical care, according to research...
View ArticleStudy a first test of Australian honey's medicinal potential
Manuka honey from New Zealand is already established as a valuable antibacterial agent, particularly for treating slow-healing wounds. Now scientists will test the potential of honey derived from...
View ArticleTualang honey supplements found to reduce harmful side effects of smoking
Smoking is a known factor in many serious health issues: stroke, myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, to name but a few. In their recent research in Toxicological...
View ArticleIs manuka honey really a 'superfood' for treating colds, allergies and...
Manuka honey is often touted as a "superfood" that treats many ailments, including allergies, colds and flus, gingivitis, sore throats, staph infections, and numerous types of wounds.
View ArticleWhat you need to know about honey bee stings
A Victorian man died yesterday after being stung by several bees. While bee sting deaths are rare (bees claim around two Australian lives each year), bees cause more hospitalisations than any venomous...
View ArticleKellogg's honey smacks cereal recalled due to salmonella risk
(HealthDay)—The Kellogg Company announced Thursday it was recalling certain boxes of Honey Smacks cereal due to the possibility of contamination with salmonella.
View Article100 now sickened by salmonella-tainted honey smacks cereal
(HealthDay)—One hundred people across 33 states have now fallen ill with salmonella after eating Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
View ArticleAnti-ulcer benefits of honey investigated
A type of honey produced by stingless bees in Malaysia shows some protective effects against induced gastric ulcer in rats.
View ArticleHoney may protect children who swallow button batteries
(HealthDay)—Ingesting honey after swallowing a button battery may reduce injuries and improve outcomes in children, according to research published recently in Laryngoscope.
View Article130 now sickened by salmonella-tainted honey smacks cereal
(HealthDay)—One hundred thirty people across 36 states have now fallen ill with salmonella after eating Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.
View ArticleFinal update on Salmonella-tainted honey smacks cereal
(HealthDay)—A total of 135 people across 36 states fell ill with Salmonella after eating Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal, according to a final update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
View ArticleFDA warns against giving honey-filled pacifiers to infants
(HealthDay)—Pacifiers filled with or dipped in honey should not be given to infants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
View ArticleHow to spice up your spring salad
(HealthDay)—You already know that iceberg lettuce is low on taste and nutrients, but even the best greens can use a punch of flavor to keep your taste buds interested. Here are two ways to enjoy spring...
View ArticleStrawberry tree honey inhibits cell proliferation in colon cancer lines
Spanish and Italian researchers have proven that when honey from strawberry trees, a product typical of Mediterranean areas, is added to colon cancer cells grown in the laboratory, cell proliferation...
View ArticleTry this whole-grain lemony quick bread
(HealthDay)—If you love quick breads but crave a healthier treat, this lighter take on Grandma's traditional recipe serves up a lemony lift. And because it calls for whole grains, dried fruit and nuts,...
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