Tag: Bacteria
Increase in food poisoning cases in Helsinki in 2023
However, 15% of the premises had areas in need of improvement, primarily related to self-monitoring, hygiene, packaging labels, temperature control and cleanliness of the premises. A significant finding of last year's inspections was the higher number of reported suspected food poisoning cases, a total of 795 cases, which is a significant increase from 654 in…
How bird feeders help small species fight infection
Every day, all over the world, people put out huge amounts of food at feeding stations for birds and other wildlife. Although we know that contact with nature benefits human health and well-being, scientists still know relatively little about the consequences of providing food for wild animals. My team's latest researchhowever, have found that feeding…
Helsinki’s scooped ice creams are excellent in terms of hygiene
The samples consisted of 34 scoop ice creams, 21 soft ice creams and two samples of ice cream sundae. The findings were convincing, as most of Helsinki’s ice creams were microbiologically excellent. Only seven samples were rated as average or poor, mainly due to excessive amounts of enterobacteria, a type of bacteria that can be…
The Silja Serenade ferry returns to traffic after being cleaned of legionella bacteria
The Baltic Sea ferry was taken out of service over the weekend after unusually high levels of bacteria were found in its water.
The rise of sexually transmitted diseases in the Helsinki-Uusimaa region is a sign of public health
One third of those infected are women, and people under the age of 25 are especially affected. The cases of gonorrhea in men have also increased, especially in people over 25 years old. Infections are common in sexual encounters between men. Chlamydia is still the most common sexually transmitted disease in Finland. More than 16,000…
Dark hilarity with pumpkins in the background
Once we’ve collected all the candy and done all the tricks and arrive home cold but happy, why not add warming homemade pumpkin soup to your Halloween traditions? Pumpkin is a wonderful vegetable with miraculous properties – it lowers blood pressure and total cholesterol in the blood. It is an invaluable source of dietary fiber…
Dark hilarity with pumpkins in the background
Once we’ve collected all the candy and done all the tricks and arrive home cold but happy, why not add warming homemade pumpkin soup to your Halloween traditions? Pumpkin is a wonderful vegetable with miraculous properties – it lowers blood pressure and total cholesterol in the blood. It is an invaluable source of dietary fiber…
Covid-19 vaccine researchers win the Nobel Prize
MRNA technology provided a method to combat “one of the greatest threats to human health in modern times,” the committee said Two scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their groundbreaking research that led to the development of mRNA vaccines, which helped slow the spread of Covid-19, it was announced early Monday…
The food services of the City of Helsinki ensure hygiene and microbiological quality in fast food restaurants
A total of 42 raw hamburger patties and 143 samples of chopped vegetables were collected for analysis, with an additional 14 resamples due to poor results. The samples were examined for spoilage bacteria and disease-causing bacteria. In addition, 282 samples were taken from the kitchen surfaces for microbiological studies to evaluate the cleanliness of the…
Increased risk of asthma and allergies in babies born via caesarean section
Simultaneously, chronic immune-mediated non-communicable diseases and obesity have become more prevalent in Western countries over the past decades. The doctoral thesis of Henriina Hermansson, MD, who is defending her thesis at the University of Turku, demonstrates that individuals born via caesarean section were more prone to asthma, allergies, and obesity by the age of 21.…
Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries: Research
Washington DC [US], July 14 (ANI): Researchers in Sweden established a link between the number of particular bacteria in the gut and coronary atherosclerotic plaques in a large study. Atherosclerotic plaques, which are generated by the accumulation of fatty and cholesterol deposits, are a leading cause of heart attacks. The results of the study, led…
Cool and rainy weather Keeps the blue-green algae situation calm in Finnish lakes and coastal areas
The Finnish Environment Agency (Syke) and various municipalities cooperate in monitoring the occurrence of blue-green algae as part of environmental monitoring. This observation covers about 400 observation sites across the country’s inland and coastal waters and the archipelago. The collected data gives an overview of the blue-green algae situation in different water bodies. Information on…
Obesity in pregnant women is associated with changes in low-grade inflammation, metabolism and gut microbiota
The results of Noora Houtu’s doctoral research show that obesity during pregnancy intensifies these changes, which can have harmful effects on the mother’s health. In the early stages of pregnancy, obese mothers had elevated low-grade inflammation and markers of lipid metabolism compared to overweight mothers. The gut microbiota also changed in obese individuals compared to…
Global warming increases carbon dioxide emissions from soil bacteria: Research
Based on a study recently published in the scientific journal Nature Communications with a team of researchers from ETH Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, the Swiss Federal Institute for Water Science and Technology Eawag and the University of Lausanne. has reached a significant conclusion. Their research shows that…
Blue-green algae sightings increased in inland waters and at sea during Midsummer week
Link to the map Blue-green algae observations on the map Several compounds produced by cyanobacteria can cause health problems According to the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), the presence of blue-green algae can cause health problems. Cyanobacteria produce several different compounds that can cause symptoms. Some cyanobacteria can produce hepatotoxins or neurotoxins, but most…
Blue-green algae sightings increased slightly in inland waters and coastal areas
However, so far no surface blooms have been reported in the open sea areas of Finland. It is worth noting that surface waters both inland and at sea experience an increase in temperature, which can promote the growth of blue-green algae. In the national blue-green algae monitoring program, Syke, ELY centers, transport and environment centers,…
Improvements to reporting the origin and traceability of meat in Helsinki restaurants
63 restaurants participated in the study, from which a total of 120 samples were collected. Salmonella was not found in the 44 Finnish meat samples examined. However, one foreign meat sample was found to be positive for salmonella. The positive sample was raw frozen chicken from Poland. No EHEC bacteria were detected. For meat traceability,…
Here’s your H2O: Copenhagen’s water fountains are ready to cool off in public
From Vesterbro to ValbyThere are already water fountains in 40 places in Copenhagen, and now a further 50 summer fountains have also been made available. Most fountains are located in the city center and nearby districts such as Østerbro, Nørrebro, Vesterbro and Amager, but there are also some in areas such as Valby, Rødovre and…
The University of Helsinki makes a breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers say certain strains of bacteria in the gut are a likely cause of Parkinson’s disease.
Agnes Wold: Healthy people do not need to take supplements
Agnes Woldprofessor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues with the host Christopher Lundberg. Agnes Wold on nutritional supplements and vitamins: It is the benefit of probiotics and which foods are good to eat to get good bacteria. Agnes explains why she believes that you do not need to eat extra supplements of omega 3…
The best advice and tricks for tile cleaning in Denmark
Cleaning tiles can be a tedious and time-consuming task. You scrub and scrub, but the dirt doesn’t budge. You want your home to look its best, but you struggle to make your tiles shine. But with the right know-how, it doesn’t have to be such a difficult and impossible task. It is possible. Here we…
Long covid linked to air pollution exposure in young adults – new study
Although covid-19 infections are usually less severe in young adults, this does not mean that they are not still at risk of complications from covid-19. For example around one in 25 adults over 16 have reported suffering from prolonged covid-19 symptoms after their first infection. For some, these symptoms lasted almost two years. While we…
Agnes Wold: Basically all people have herpes
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program leader Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold about the mouth and dental health: The bacteria that give you bad breath and if your tongue scratches can help. And therefore you cannot detect a disease by looking at someone’s tongue. And then Agnes surprises host…
Agnes Wold: There is no indication that it would be good to eat antioxidants
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program manager Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: Together with the presenter Christer Lundberg, Professor Agnes Wold returns to some question marks from last season. In addition to delving into antioxidants and free radicals, the professor talks about sudden infant death syndrome, the…
Antibiotic medicine recalled after discovery of multi-resistant bacteria
Drastic impactDicillin is produced by the Swiss company Sandoz, and SSI has alerted its network in the EU and WHO about the results. Multi-resistant bacteria can expand and complicate the treatment of infections, as antibiotics that are usually used may not have any effect. Those infected with multidrug-resistant bacteria must also be isolated when they…
Studies reveal why humans contract rodent-borne diseases
Washington [US]Dec 14 (ANI): In a global study, scientists have identified that most reservoirs of rodent-borne diseases tend to live exclusively or occasionally in or near human dwellings, showing wide fluctuations in numbers. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to better understand the transmission routes of diseases spread by animals. The study shows how…
Methane from Nord Stream leakage may threaten ecosystems: research
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — More than two months after the first Nord Stream gas leak was reported, methane levels are still elevated and may pose a threat to the ecosystem, researchers at a Swedish university said Sunday. Research has shown that “a significant part of the methane gas that leaked from the pipelines on…
Streptococcal infections among children
Pediatricians are registering more and more infections in children. They ask you to be vigilant for symptoms that may require special treatment. Streptococcal (streptococcal) infections in children should be taken seriously. “Invasive infections are infections where bacteria enter the bloodstream or the central nervous system. Sometimes they cause serious skin infections and muscle aches,” she…
The study shows a new and more detailed global map of antimicrobial resistance
By analyzing the wastewater samples received by DTU from 243 cities in 101 countries between 2016 and 2019, researchers have now mapped where in the world the occurrence of resistance genes is greatest, how the genes are located and in which types of bacteria they are found. . The results of a new metagenomic study…
Research finds how common immune cells can prevent gut healing
Solna [Sweden]December 3 (ANI): The effective functioning of the immune system depends on the presence of B lymphocytes. However, Karolinska Institutet researchers have shown that they can sometimes cause more harm than good because their numbers increase sharply after intestinal trauma, which hinders the healing process. The findings, published in the journal Immunity, may have…
The study examines how common immune cells can prevent intestinal healing
Washington [US]December 4 (ANI): Karolinska Institutet researchers have shown that B-lymphocytes, on which the efficient functioning of the immune system depends, can sometimes cause more harm than good as their numbers increase sharply after intestinal trauma, hindering the healing process. The findings, published in the journal Immunity, may have an impact on how inflammatory bowel…
Gut microbes disrupted by COVID-19 infection, antibiotics: a study
The first findings from an ongoing study of the microbiomes of patients and volunteers at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick were published in the scientific journal Molecular Biomedicine. The study, which began in May 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, was designed to reset the microbiome because many patients with…