The cornerstone of oxygenation therapy is the presumption that human disease, including cancer, is caused by a deficit of tissue oxygen. According to proponents, hypoxia results in anaerobic fermentation, a loss of capacity for oxidative detoxification of toxins and metabolic products, and failure of immune killing of invading bacteria and viruses. To restore ability to carry out these functions, oxygenation promoters propose using chemicals they claim will release oxygen in tissue or act as germicides in vivo. Some of the claims are based on the concepts of William F. Koch (1885-1962) [1] and Otto Warburg (1883-1970) [2].
History of Oxygen Therapies
William F. Koch, a Detroit physician, theorized in 1919 that cancer was caused by a metabolic defect brought on by a single toxin produced by an injury or irritation. He proposed that toxins produced during metabolism and by bacteria were normally burned off during oxidation of carbohydrates. If the toxins persisted, they damaged the toxin-burning system and converted a normally present "harmless germ" into a virulent cancer-causing one. To cure cancer, Koch invented an "antitoxin to cancer" which he said was a mixture of an oxidizing catalyst he called glyoxylide (O=C=C=O) and a chemical called l:4 parabenzoquinone. A one-million-fold dilution [3] of this solution was given to patients by injection every six months, to "stimulate all the body's oxidation reactions to cure the cancer and a host of other diseases." Koch never revealed the process for the manufacture of glyoxylide, nor did he show it to exist.
Does Koch's glyoxylide exist? The molecule glyoxylide has been a subject of investigation by chemists including H. Staudinger in 1913 [4] to Berson in 1986 [5]. Recently Sulzle [6] reviewed the literature and considered the theoretical possibilities for the existence of a compound like glyoxylide. He found that all efforts to prepare, isolate, or chemically identify this compound failed. His studies on the theoretical physical chemistry of glyoxylide showed that the substance described by Koch cannot exist in nature. This, along with Jenssen's failure to find anything in Koch's "medicine" [3], confirms the conclusion that the glyoxylide which Koch claims to have invented did not exist.
Otto Warburg professed that the cancer problem could be solved if one could identify a biochemical difference between the energy-producing systems of normal cells (controlled growth) and cancer cells (uncontrolled growth.) His research with tissue slices [7] led to the discovery of oxygen-transferring enzymes in cellular respiration, and for this he won a Nobel Prize (1931). In 1944 he won a second Nobel Prize for identifying the enzymes that transfer hydrogen in metabolism [8]. But his research never showed that oxygen use by normal and cancer cells was different. What he did find was that cancer cells produced lactate from glucose in the presence of oxygen whereas normal cells only produced lactate from glucose in the absence of oxygen. This observation led him to conclude that energy metabolism in cancer cells was defective [9].
By 1960, research had identified nearly all energy-producing metabolic pathways in both normal and cancer cells and showed that energy-producing systems in normal cells were the same as those found in cancer cells [10]. Despite this, Warburg insisted until his death in 1970 that the cause of cancer was "inferior" energy of anaerobic metabolism [9].
Oxygenation proponents follow the lines of Koch and of Warburg. They claim that toxins that adulterate processed foods, the environment, and medications damage the oxidative metabolism of normal cells which then regress into anaerobic metabolism in which an inferior energy is produced, resulting in cancer. Normal functions such as digestion, elimination, and immune function are also claimed to benefit from treatment with pure, all-natural, poison-free nutrients, vitamin and mineral supplements, and oxygen-yielding substances that restore and replenish the oxygen needed by tissues for burning off toxins. Hydrogen peroxide and ozone are the substances recommended. [11-13]
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2 [14], was discovered in 1818. It is present in nature in trace amounts. Hydrogen peroxide is unstable, it decomposes violently when in direct contact with rough surfaces or traces of organic or particulate matter. Light, agitation, heating, or chemical substances like carbonates, proteins, chlorides, charcoal, and iron all accelerate the rate of hydrogen peroxide decomposition in solution. One volume of 30% hydrogen peroxide solution will yield 100 volumes of oxygen gas when it decomposes. At 30-35 %, so-called "food grade" hydrogen peroxide is caustic, producing severe skin burns. It can start a fire if allowed to dry on a combustible surface.
Among the earliest proponents of the use of hydrogen peroxide as a treatment for degenerative diseases like cancer was Father Richard Willhelm, [15]. In the 1940's, while working with a microbiologist at the Mayo Clinic, he "learned that bacteria can gnaw at the joints, cause inflammatory arthritis, give off calcium waste that cements bones together, lodge in the liver and kidney and form stones, leave hard deposits on walls of arteries, short circuit the energy in the brain, cut off the blood supply to cells and cause a loss of oxidative metabolism." [15] From Koch and Warburg's work he heard that "cancer doesn't like oxygen," and because he knew that hydrogen peroxide gave off oxygen when it decomposed, he concluded that it should be used to treat diseases which were the result of "inadequate oxygen metabolism." Willhelm referred to hydrogen peroxide as "God's given immune system." [15]
Willhelm met Walter Grotz, a retired US postal system employee, in 1982. When Grotz complained about the pain that his arthritic condition was causing, Willhelm suggested that each day for several weeks Grotz drink from l to 7 glasses of pure water to which a few drops of "food grade" 35% hydrogen peroxide had been added. Grotz said that doing this made him pain free, and he became Willhelms disciple. As a result of their travels, spreading word about peroxide, peroxide became popular for many other uses such as misting flowers, disinfecting aquariums, oxygenating garden soil, bathing pets, treating livestock and fowl, and washing vegetables and farm crops [16]. Most often however it was promoted as a treatment for human illness because, as Willhelm put it, "hydrogen peroxide joyfully relieves asthma, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, emphysema, cancer, the common cold, herpes, candidiasis, angina, malaria, gingivitis, tumors, warts, lupus, psoriasis, moles, amoebiasis and hemorrhoids." [l6,17]
Proponents [11,12] also suggested that patients treat themselves at home by drinking hydrogen peroxide, using it for brushing their teeth, enemas, high colonics, or douches, soaking in a bath with it, or massaging it into the skin. Instructions for preparing the peroxide to be drunk are given in newsletters from "health food" companies that sell what is called "food grade" hydrogen peroxide [18]. One proponent states [18] that it takes one week to "clean out" both the "good and bad" flora in the stomach: "When hydrogen peroxide comes in contact with virus and streptococcus (the bad flora) in your stomach, it liberates free oxygen. If your stomach feels queasy after you drink the (peroxide) solution, the peroxide is seeking out and destroying virus and streptococci. The normal flora, the good ones, can then be replaced by eating plain yogurt and health food supplements that contain acidophilus, bifidus and bulgaricus."
Proponents suggest that hydrogen peroxide can also be administered by soaking for 30 minutes each day in half a bathtub of water containing a pint of 35% "food grade" peroxide, by spraying a 3% solution of "food grade" hydrogen peroxide on ones body, massaging it into the skin three times a day, and by rubbing a gel containing 35% "food grade" hydrogen peroxide, glycerin, and Aloe Vera into the skin [18]. Wilhelm describes a "do it yourself" recipe for making hydrogen peroxide pills for those who are unable to drink it. It calls for mixing baking soda and food grade 35% hydrogen peroxide, allowing the mixture to dry overnight and placing the pulverized powder into capsules. The patient takes three pills per day [11].
Another proponent proposes intravenous infusion of hydrogen peroxide as oxidative therapy [l3]. "There is no distinct class of patients that are [sic] best suited for intravenous hydrogen peroxide therapy because of the wide variety of pathological conditions that improve from oxidative detoxification, the oxygenation of hypoxic tissues and the stimulation of the immune system that an intravenous infusion of hydrogen peroxide induces. Specific benefits are seen in patients with peripherovascular, cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, arrhythmias, emphysema, asthma, cancer, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, migraine, cluster and vascular headaches, allergies, and pain. There may even be a reversal of atherosclerosis due to the action of the peroxide on the lipid material in blood vessel walls" [13,19].
In directions for injecting hydrogen peroxide intravenously one is instructed to prepare 100 ml aliquots of sterile l5% hydrogen peroxide infusion solution made from 30% "food grade" hydrogen peroxide and sterile water to be stored frozen in sealed vials. For injection, the stock is diluted with 5% dextrose to give the final 0.075 % product [19].
Ozone
Ozone was discovered and named by Schonbein in l839. It is formed when an electric spark or ultra-violet (UV) light splits an oxygen molecule into two highly reactive oxygen atoms. Each of these combines with intact oxygen to form the tri-atomic ozone, O3. Ozone is one of the most powerful natural oxidizing agents known because of the highly reactive free radicals it generates on decomposition. These free radicals can destroy many natural biological substances [20]. The discovery of inert plastics made ozones medical applications possible. In the late 1930's, German doctors began to use it in experiments on patients who had a variety of infections and wounds [20-22]. Ozone gas might be bubbled directly into the patients blood, it might be bubbled into blood taken from the patient after which the blood would be re-infused, it might be bubbled into a solution to be used in an enema, colonic irrigation, or douche, or it might be pumped directly into the rectum. Except for situations in which ozone was used topically, the determination of effectiveness was depicted by patient testimonials.
When ozone is introduced into blood, it reacts with water in red cells producing hydrogen peroxide. This aqueous decomposition of ozone also produces bactericidal and membrane-damaging free radicals [21]. Ozone used for treatment [24] is prepared by creating an electric spark in a chamber of pure oxygen. The final mixture contains between 0.l and 5.0% ozone, concentrations that are equivalent to from l.0 ppm to 50 ppm ozone in pure oxygen.
Ozone generated this way has a half life of 45 minutes at room temperature, and under ideal conditions of sterility, dryness, and cleanliness, it must be prepared on site each time it is used. A two-hour exposure to 1200 ppm ozone is needed to kill microorganisms on open surfaces and in water [25]. Concentrations of ozone recommended are: for topical treatment of superficial wounds, 70 to 100 ppm; for slow-healing ulcers, between 40 and 70 ppm; and when oxygenating effects are needed to treat diseases associated with hypoxia, from l to 40 ppm [26].
Ozone has been proposed as a treatment for AIDS [24,27-29]. "Results of experiments indicate that medical ozone has the ability to inactivate extra-cellular HIV-l in serum-supplemented tissue culture fluids and to inhibit the growth of HIV-l at concentrations that are benign to cells in tissue culture." However, HIV is susceptible to inactivation by many relatively innocuous compounds, and claims for benefiting AIDS patients are unconfirmed [ 26,30,31].
In 1993 testimony before Senator Harkin's Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Ed McCabe, a promoter of ozone, stated, "644 German ozone therapists successfully treated 384,775 patients with 5,579,238 doses of ozone with no ill effects. Thousands of published medical papers contain proof of ozones effectiveness in vivo. Numerous US physicians have converted hundreds of AIDS patients from HIV sero-positive to HIV sero-negative status using ozone. Help is available to AIDS patients right now but the medical establishment is ignoring it." [31] No evidence for the claims exist in reliable scientific literature.
Critique
Does anaerobic metabolism cause cancer?
In a 1961 monograph [10], Aisenberg reviewed and analyzed the subject of energy metabolism in normal and tumor tissues. He concluded that most carcinogens are not respiratory poisons; most respiratory poisons are not carcinogens; oxygen neither prevents nor inhibits cancer growth; tumor cells grow optimally in tissue culture dishes in atmosphere containing 20% oxygen; tumors grow rapidly in tissues that are well supplied with oxygenated blood; absence of oxygen does not stimulate tumor growth in vitro or in vivo; agents effective against cancer interfere with DNA synthesis, not with aerobic metabolism; tumors do not get a significant amount of their energy from anaerobic metabolism; tumors can and do produce energy by an oxygen-driven metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
Since the mid 1960s, information amassed has identified cancer initiation, promotion, and progression. Alteration of genetic regulation through DNA damage, oncogene activation, and inhibitor dysregulation give rise to abnormally proliferating cancer cells. There is no evidence of "poisoning" in the respiratory enzyme systems of tumor tissues. Although Warburg discovered some differences in metabolism between normal and cancer cells, research did not bear out what he considered to be the "primary cause of cancer," i.e., the replacement of respiration by fermentation.[7].
How much of an effect can "oxidative therapy" have in treatment of disease?
The transfer of atmospheric oxygen in the lungs to tissues involves oxygen transport from alveoli to hemoglobin in red cells to tissue cells for use in oxidative metabolism. When oxygen is used as a drug, its pharmacological properties must be defined so that the hazards that attend its use can be monitored [32]. Under normal circumstances, each breath of air taken at sea level has a volume of about 500ml. Slightly less than 20% of this is oxygen. The pressure of air at sea level is 760 mm of mercury (Hg), and the partial pressure of oxygen is about l60 mm Hg. When inspired air reaches the alveoli, it mixes with the gases already present. The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveolar sac is about 100 mm of Hg. Since the partial pressure of oxygen in the pulmonary arteries in the alveolar membranes is about 40 mm of Hg, the oxygen in the alveoli diffuses across the alveolar membrane and into the venous blood. There it is taken up by red cell hemoglobin [32].
Under normal conditions, hemoglobin in blood leaving the lungs is 98% saturated with oxygen. The hemoglobin in one liter of blood can carry about 200 ml of oxygen, and about 50 ml of this is extracted each time it passes through tissue capillaries. The metabolism of a normal 60 kg adult requires delivery of between 200 and 250 ml of oxygen each minute [32]. Since the amount of hydrogen peroxide that is infused into a patient during one "oxidative therapy" session, yields a total of 100 ml of oxygen per day, the treatment can make no significant contribution ones oxygen requirements [33].
Is hydrogen peroxide bactericidal and viricidal?
Phagocytosis is the principal mechanism for the removal of pathological bacteria and fungi [34]. Activated phagocytic cells are drawn to the site of infection, attach to the infectious organisms, and ingest them. The killing of the organisms takes place inside the phagocytic cell. Enzymes generate superoxide free radicals which are fused by superoxide dismutase to produce hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide oxidizes cellular chloride in the cell to the killing chloride free radical.
Proponents of oxidative therapy propose that hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria because of their low levels of peroxide-destroying enzymes. But there is no evidence of oxygen intolerance in anaerobic organisms. Although proponents allude to a variety of antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-parasitic actions of hydrogen peroxide [13], they admit that no peroxide-related germicidal activity is found when hydrogen peroxide is infused into patients infected with a variety of organisms [19]. The absence of hydrogen peroxide bactericidal activity has been confirmed by independent investigators [35]. For instance, there is no bactericidal when hydrogen peroxide is infused into blood of rabbits infected with peroxide-sensitive E. coli.
Moreover, increasing the concentration of peroxide ex-vivo in rabbit or human blood containing E.coli produced no evidence of bactericidal activity. Lack of effect of high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide was directly related to the presence of the peroxide-destroying enzyme, catalase. To have any effect, high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide would have to be in contact with the bacteria for significant periods of time. But the large amounts of hydrogen peroxide-destroying enzymes normally present in the blood makes it impossible for peroxide to exist in blood for more than a few seconds. One must conclude that hydrogen peroxide introduced into the blood stream by injection or infusion cannot act as a germicide in human blood.
Hydrogen peroxide does participate in the bactericidal processes within activated phagocyte cells. But when it escapes from the cells into the adjacent extra-cellular space during the inflammatory process, it becomes a major contributor to the tissue damage seen in lung disease, malignancies, and hemolysis. The presence of pharmacological concentrations of hydrogen peroxide in the blood is clearly a double-edged sword which can easily cause as much harm as it can cause good [36].
Can infused hydrogen peroxide raise blood oxygen levels?
Hemoglobin in red cells of arterial blood gives up about 25% of its oxygen when it passes through the tissues, so the hemoglobin of the venous blood leaving the tissues is oxygen-poor. When hydrogen peroxide is injected into venous blood, the oxygen released by the action of catalase is taken up by oxygen-poor hemoglobin. When this venous blood reaches the lungs, it is carrying more oxygenated-hemoglobin than normal. Less oxygen from inspired air is required to saturate it. When arterial blood leaves the lungs it is almost fully (98%) saturated with oxygen and so it becomes impossible for the intravenous infusion of hydrogen peroxide advocated by "oxygenation" proponents to further increase the amount of oxygen carried to the tissues.
The infusion of hydrogen peroxide into arterial blood is a completely different situation. A theoretical model [37] predicts the effects of an infusion of a hydrogen peroxide solution into arterial blood. Hemoglobin in arterial blood is already saturated with oxygen, so the oxygen released from hydrogen peroxide would not be taken up by hemoglobin. Therefore it would go into plasma. But the process of solution is slow, so undissolved oxygen gas could linger in the blood as bubbles for as long as 30 minutes. In the model, Johnson used 0.12% peroxide to produce a final level of 0.006 volumes peroxide per 100 ml in rabbit blood. Although this amount of hydrogen peroxide released 3.0 ml of oxygen gas in every 100 ml of arterial blood, most of the gas could be taken up by the small amount of unsaturated hemoglobin (2%) in the arterial blood. If however, the hydrogen peroxide content of the blood was doubled, 6.0 ml of oxygen gas would be generated per 100 ml of blood, and this could not be handled by available hemoglobin. Undissolved arterial oxygen would then create gas embolism. Consistent with this prediction for peroxide levels higher than 0.006 volumes percent, Johnson found that at 0.01 volumes 0.12% peroxide, oxygen gas embolism resulted in complete shut down of capillary blood flow in the treated rabbits. [37]
Can oxygen dissolved in the plasma support metabolic needs?
When little or no unsaturated hemoglobin is present,100 ml of plasma at100 mm of ambient (alveolar) oxygen pressure can hold 0.3 ml of oxygen in simple solution. This means that the total amount of oxygen that could be dissolved in all of the plasma in a 60 kg adult, would be about 20 ml. Since there is no physiologic mechanism by which oxygen dissolved in the plasma can be extracted, and since tissues require 200 to 250 ml of oxygen per minute [28], the 20 ml of oxygen dissolved in plasma can be of little use in relieving tissue hypoxia or for supporting aerobic energy metabolism [14,32,33].
Is ingestion or infusion of hydrogen peroxide safe?
At the end of his paper on how to infuse hydrogen peroxide intravenously, Farr cautions that the capacity of the lungs to allow gas embolism diffusion is limited. A continuous infusion of peroxide that results in 0.01 volume per 100 ml blood can cause an arterial gas embolism and irreversible lung damage [19]. That such adverse reactions do occur is clear from reports in the medical literature. These incidents include: oxygen gas emboli, necrosis and gangrene following peroxide enemas or colonic lavage [37-41,]; emphysema following peroxide mouth wash or gargle [42]; and ulcerative colitis, gas embolism, and emphysema following deep wound irrigation [43-45]. Peroxide ingestion results in respiratory arrest, seizures, gas embolism in the portal circulation, shock, and acute hemolysis. [46-48] Stroke and multiple cerebral infarcts [49] and venous embolism follow irrigation of anal fistula and irrigation of surgical wounds [20]. In contrast, the literature published by proponents of oxygenation therapy contain no report of adverse clinical incidents resulting from ingestion or infusion of hydrogen peroxide.
Is ozone effective against HIV?
In 1991, Wells et al [25] reported that gaseous ozone inactivated cell-free HIV-l in cell-free culture medium. Using escalating concentrations of ozone, they showed that a l200 ppm dose delivered into the solution for two hours, reduced the number of infectious viruses by about l011 and reduced detectable virions about 85%. However, there was also a significant reduction in infectivity after virus exposure to nitrogen. Other factors influencing the rate and degree of inactivation of HIV-I by ozone were protein and plasma components in the culture medium. (HIV is known to be inactivated by a host of relatively inactive substances.) While ozone might be useful in rendering commercial blood products free of infectious organisms, more extensive analyses of the HIV-I life cycle was needed before ozone's usefulness as an in vivo anti-retroviral agent could be defined. Poiesz, Wells' co-author, wrote, " No further in vitro work has been done and to my knowledge no in vivo work has been done." [50]
Carpendale and Freeberg [28] studied the effect of 4 ppm ozone on HIV-l suspensions in vitro. Ozone was rapidly degraded by serum components in the culture medium. They theorized that the virus inactivation must have been caused by unknown ozone reaction products. Reaction products of ozone and fatty acids called ozonides have been studied, and some are known to mimic the cellular effects of ozone [51,52]. But Carpendale et al did not report on the effects of ozonides on HIV in suspension.
Does autohemotherapy kill or inactivate HIV-I ?
Ozone has been used to treat infections for nearly 50 years. For the most part the treatments were based on impressions from uncontrolled anecdotal clinical experiences reported in German newspapers, magazines, and proponent newsletters. With the coming of the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s, some physicians offered ozone treatment. Organizations began promoting the medical use of ozone at international meetings. The majority of the papers presented at these meetings referred to the germicidal activity of high concentrations of ozone in vitro, but no convincing evidence was presented that autohemotherapy with ozone at concentrations ranging from 0.l to 5.0 ppm had an effect against HIV in AIDS patients.
In 1991, Garber et al [53] carried out the first well controlled clinical study of auto-hemotherapy for AIDS. These investigators first tested for safety in a Phase I trial and found no toxicity after 12 weeks of treatment. In the Phase II trial which followed, AIDS patients were entered into a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded program designed to compare the effects of unprocessed or ozone-enriched blood infused intermittently over a period of 8 weeks. All patients had CD-4 T-cell counts between 200-400 cells/ul. The results showed that ozonated blood produced no significant hematologic, biochemical, or clinical toxicological effects when compared with controls. CD-4 T-cell counts, interleukin 2, gamma interferon, beta-2 microglobulin , neopterin, and p-24 antigen were unaltered. These results have been replicated and confirmed by independent investigators [54].
In May 1995, the 12th World Congress of the International Ozone Association convened in Lille, France. Of the 42 papers presented, none addressed the effectiveness of autohemotherapy in the treatment of AIDS [55]. In August, 1995, Prof. V. Bocci, one of the organizers of that meeting, wrote:
My positon is based on theoretical grounds that ozone autohemotherapy may be useful only because there is no valid alternative. From a practical point of view I have great difficulty organizing clinical trials. I have frequently expressed my deep concern over the irresponsible, uncontrolled, and unscrupulous information that is being spread around. You must understand that I am not responsible for what is being done or said by people in the U.S. Personally, my interest is in investigating whether properly performed autohemotherapy can be useful for the treatment of chronic viral diseases and other pathologies. As of this time there is no evidence of its validity [56].
In reviewing the clinical histories of AIDS patients who were being treated with ozone, H. S. Fuessl, leading German AIDS specialist [57], states:
After observing ozone treated AIDS patients for long periods of time, we noted that patients who had just started on the ozone therapy showed some increases in CD-4 T-cell counts. But a few weeks later their CD-4 T-cell counts not only returned to their original low levels but in many cases went lower as the clinical picture clearly worsened. Two patients died before our eyes from opportunistic infections soon after beginning the ozone therapy. Those of us who treat HIV infected patients on a daily basis recognize that monitoring the changes of the CD-4 T-cell counts over a short period of time, does not accurately reflect the effect of the treatment or the prognosis of the patient. After following a number of AIDS patients that were receiving ozone therapy, I recognized that increases in the CD-4 T-cell counts could occur in any patient, at any time. But it did not mean that HIV was being killed or that the infection was being arrested. In spite of this knowledge, CD-4 T-cell counts are still the primary diagnostic and prognostic tools used by ozone therapists. (translated from the German by S. Green)
Is autohemotherapy approved by German medical authorities?
Autohemotherapy proponents refer to the widespread use of this treatment in Germany, implying that it is sanctioned by the German medical establishment. Dr. Barbara Burkhard of the Medical Office of Patients Insurance-Bavaria (Munich, Germany) writes, "Ozone therapy is not approved by the medical establishment in our country. The National Health Insurance (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) is not allowed to pay for it. In the book of laws on this subject (Sozial Gesetzbuch V), the obligations for insurance institutions are fixed. They are only required to pay for methods that are in accordance with generally accepted medical knowledge and which have made proven contributions in medicine. Doctors who have contracts with health insurance companies only get reimbursement for treatments that are approved by the Bundesausschub der Artz und Krankenkassen. This committee is governed by social insurance regulations and issues the rules for diagnostic and therapeutic medical methods. In an Appendix to their book of rules, methods not approved are listed. Ozone therapy is number 3 on that list." [58]
Are there adverse effects of the use of autohemotherapy?
As of 8/14/1995, a search of the Medline, Health, AIDSline, and Cancerlit databases back to 1966 turned up more than 100 papers citing adverse effects in humans or in experimental animals caused by ozone or ozone reaction products. There were no references to papers in peer-reviewed medical journals that reported beneficial effects when ozone was used as a treatment for viral infections.
How are AIDS patients sold ozone autohemotherapy?
The idea that infusion of ozone-treated blood can cure AIDS patients is being marketed despite is lack of efficacy. This was clear from the testimony of Mr. Ed McCabe, before Senator Harkin's subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, 1993 [31]. After accusing the medical establishment of intentionally ignoring an effective treatment for AIDS, McCabe declared that he had proof that help is available to AIDS patients right now and that thousands had been successfully treated. But McCabe did not give the Committee references by which his proof could be verified, and he did not identify any of the medical papers he said contained the evidence of autohemotherapy's effectiveness. He showed no proof that US physicians had converted hundreds of AIDS patients from HIV positive to HIV negative status through autohemotherapy; he did not identify how, where, or when he interviewed the "644 German ozone therapists who successfully treated the 384,775 patients with 5,579,238 ozone treatments." He did not provide evidence that autohemotherapy was clinically effective and resulted in long-term benefits.
Summary and Conclusion
Oxygenation therapists proposed that disease is caused by absence of oxygen and loss of cellular ability to use oxygen for "good energy" metabolism, detoxification, and immune system function. Oxygen therapies are proposed in order to restore the body's ability to produce "good" energy, to "detoxify" metabolic poisons, and to kill invading organisms. However, over the five decades that have passed since this concept was proposed, scientists have shown that:
Anerobic energy metabolism (fermentation) is not the cause of cancer.
Koch's glyoxylide does not exist.
Ingestion, infusion, or injection of hydrogen peroxide cannot re-oxygenate the tissues of the body.
Ozone-treated blood infused during autohemotherapy does not kill AIDS virus in vivo.
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More than 2 760 people have died of cholera in Angola since an epidemic broke out last February, aut ... |
Limpopo River positive for cholera (2008-12-08)
The Limpopo River has tested positive for cholera, a provincial health department spokesman told Jac ... |
Facts on Boland Rivers from Dr Jo Barnes (2008-11-24)
• Water is the most efficient cleaning material, but can also act as a carrier of disease.
& ... |
Toxic water whistleblower suspended by SA council (2008-11-24)
An Internationally acclaimed water-resource expert has been suspended from the council for Scientifi ... |
Drinking water contaminated (2008-11-04)
Louis Trichardt - Residents of Louis Trichardt are drinking their own faeces.
Water samples tested ... |
Food passes bacteria to humans (2008-11-03)
The use of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents throughout the food chain contributes to the ... |
Salmonella outbreaks on the rise (2008-11-03)
See Olgear's solution for hand cleaning and food sanitation
Four thousand people infected in Denm ... |
What does ozone do? (2008-10-29)
Inactivates viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc: Disease-causing germs don't have a protective enzyme laye ... |
Is sushi safe to eat? (2008-10-29)
Whenever you have the chance to indulge in raw seafood, weigh the odds of what you enjoy against wha ... |
Cholera patient critical (2008-10-28)
An 11-year-old boy was in a critical condition on Wednesday in the Umtata General Hospital following ... |
Water horror (2008-10-28)
See Olgear's solution for food disinfection and sterilized drinking water.
Female frogs outnumber ... |
Water, salmonella link? (2008-10-27)
See Olgear's solution for domestic product for disinfecting fruits.
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Hand washing saves lives (2008-10-27)
The simple act of washing hands could save thousands of children's lives every day, mostly in Asia a ... |
What causes cholera? (2008-10-23)
Most people contract cholera through drinking water or eating food that has been fecally contaminate ... |
New concern over bacteria in food (2008-10-22)
Cool it, fast. That's the latest word from food experts who say that improper cooling of food in our ... |
Dodgy health claim refuted (2008-10-22)
Yet another dodgy health claim has been given the thumbs down by the Advertising Standards Authority ... |
How clean is your kitchen cloth? (2008-10-20)
There are more germs in your kitchen than in any other area of your home. And the kitchen sponge has ... |
Unsafe to order salad and fish? (2008-10-20)
Restaurant foods considered to be healthy - lettuce, uncooked vegetables, seafood and ethnic food - ... |
What is in your drinking water? (2008-10-07)
Cooking and drinking water must be of good quality in order to ensure our health.
Ideally, drinking ... |
Most tap water polluted by dirty municipal infrastructure (2008-10-07)
As the United States becomes a nation of 300 million, the country’s older cities face the real ... |
Recent water incidents (2008-10-07)
Over the past three months 80 children have died of diarrhoea after drinking dirty tap water in the ... |
SA water quality is fast deteriorating (2008-10-06)
South Africa's water quality is fast deteriorating but the shrinking scientific and engineering capa ... |
Diarrhoea hits Standerton (2008-10-04)
Standerton in Mpumalanga has been hit by an outbreak of diarrhoea, the provincial health department ... |
Ebola claims 2 doctors in Uganda (2008-10-04)
The Ebola virus has killed two doctors in western Uganda, bringing the toll to 21 since the strain f ... |
Hand washing better than drugs (2008-10-03)
Regular hand washing and physical barriers, such as wearing masks, gloves and gowns, may be more eff ... |
A la carte: Mould is safe to eat on some cheeses (2008-10-02)
Editor's note: This column is prepared by Susan Giachero, a Penn State Extension Educator. It answer ... |
Water causes 1 in 10 diseases (2008-10-02)
Unsafe water leads to one in 10 diseases and six percent of deaths worldwide, according to estimates ... |
SA bottled water not so crystal clear (2008-10-02)
South African bottled water may not be as fresh and crystal clear as a mountain spring - and often h ... |
General food safety (2008-10-01)
Germs in food and water
Eating food or drinking water that is contaminated (i.e. it contains harm ... |
Water and children (2008-10-01)
The importance of good water intake in children cannot be overemphasised.
Often when dietar ... |
6 popular water myths (2008-10-01)
Earlier this month, Cape Town residents were shocked by the news that almost 50% of Western Cape mun ... |
Water, diet and nutrition (2008-09-30)
Water maintains and regulates the body's systems, including the gastrointestinal tract, and it acts ... |
THE TRUTH ABOUT BOTTLED WATER (2008-09-30)
The truth is that bottled water is held to lower quality standards than tap water;
The truth is t ... |
Firm sees ozone as food disinfectant (2008-09-30)
After World War I, scientists found a new use for stockpiled chemicals like chlorine -- both as a wa ... |
Cleaning & Disinfection (2008-09-29)
Selection and Use of Cleaning Products
The following points must be considered when choosing ... |
Kitchen hygiene in daily life (2008-09-29)
More and more data are available indicating that numerous (infectious) diseases are related to the h ... |
Spring flood waters can make your water and food unsafe (2008-09-29)
FORT KENT, ME—Rising flood waters can potentially contaminate your water supply and stored foo ... |
Variations on Names of Cheeses (2008-09-29)
Cheese, like wine, is something that can have a lot of variation from area to area, with hundreds of ... |
Ingredients are scary (2008-09-29)
Babies are once again dying in China due to tainted formula. Many others are sick. Not to worry says ... |
Scheduled hand washing in an elementary school population. (2008-09-28)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hand washing prevents communicable illness. We evaluated the effect of a ... |
Dealing with food poisoning (2008-09-27)
You wake up in a cold sweat, your insides are gurgling furiously and you know you’ve got to ge ... |
Cape Flats aquifer in pollution threat (2008-09-26)
The Cape Flats aquifer, which has the potential to supply Cape Town with billions of litres of fresh ... |
AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION FOR ALTERING WATER-SANITATION BEHAVIORS TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD DIARRHEA IN URBAN BANGLADESH (2008-09-26)
An educational intervention was designed to improve three water-sanitation behaviors empirically sho ... |
Knowledge, partnerships and solutions for water and sanitation (2008-09-26)
Today, above one billion people have no access to clean water, more than 2 billion lack proper sanit ... |
Touch contamination levels during anaesthetic procedures and their relationship to hand hygiene procedures: a clinical audit (2008-09-26)
After different methods of hand preparation, volunteers rolled segments of sterile central venous ca ... |
Bottled water can harm health (2008-09-25)
Johannesburg - South African bottled water may not be as fresh and crystal clear as a mountain sprin ... |
Dirty water used on fruit, vegetables (2008-09-25)
High E coli counts in Cape rivers
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Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink (2008-09-25)
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Hartbeespoort dam water unfit to drink
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Be sure your home is mold and mildew free (2008-09-25)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Household mold and mildew can be more than unsightly - it can negativ ... |
Big culprit for allergies? Evidence points to global change (2008-09-23)
By Kim Painter, USA TODAY
If you have respiratory allergies, you have an environmental problem: T ... |
Test: Hazardous air quality in some Fond du Lac bars, restaurants (2008-09-23)
Indoor air quality tests conducted this summer in Fond du Lac found five bars and restaurants where ... |
Breathing Easier In Your Home (2008-09-03)
From driving hybrid vehicles to planting trees, being "green" is a key interest for many A ... |
Dairy Waste Water Treatment by Combining Ozonation and Nanofiltration (2008-09-02)
The aim of this investigation was to examine the applicability of the membrane technique and the eff ... |
Helping Patients With Asthma: Focusing on the Source (2008-09-02)
Overview
Indoor exposure to allergens and irritant pollutants plays an important role in asthma pat ... |
Moldy modular classrooms at Greenwich school called safe (2008-09-01)
GREENWICH - The modular classrooms that Hamilton Avenue School students evacuated after the discover ... |
Carpet safe? Check the label (2008-08-31)
For many years now, there's been a big concern over healthy interiors and with good reason. The air ... |
Mold & Indoor Air Quality (2008-08-30)
Introduction
While occupational exposure to airborne pollutants such as asbestos and coal dust is k ... |
In California hospitals, a design evolution for patients (2008-08-29)
Although California has not adopted the American Institute of Architects' guidelines for healthcare ... |
Respiratory Protection for M. Tuberculosis (2008-08-28)
WHAT ARE AIRBORNE PATHOGENS?
Airborne pathogens differ from bloodborne pathogens in that they are s ... |
Smoke stink has no legal solution (2008-08-27)
Q.My upstairs neighbor is a smoker. As a result, my apartment reeks. I contacted my landlord about t ... |
New airplanes are revolutionizing flight (2008-08-26)
Boeing’s newest aircrafts, the 787 Dreamliner and the 747-8 Intercontinental, will feature num ... |
SA plans to put fish into the sea (2008-08-25)
The government is hatching a bold plan to restock South Africa's depleted oceans with captive-born f ... |
Wyndham Plans Allergen-Free Rooms and Meeting Spaces (2008-08-25)
Wyndham hotels worldwide will soon cater to travelers suffering from allergies and asthma, Wyndham H ... |
Improve indoor air quality (2008-08-24)
The TV weatherman warns of ozone alerts, and we've all heard that global warming is melting polar ic ... |
How to clean the air inside your house (2008-08-23)
Children are particularly vulnerable to indoor air pollution caused by dust, inadequate ventilation, ... |
IAQ Study Begun in Quebec Homes of Asthmatic Children (2008-08-22)
The National Research Council Canada's Institute for Research in Construction (http://irc.nrc-cnrc.g ... |
The effects of indoor air quality on performance and productivity (2008-08-21)
The main justification for ventilation has historically been to create a healthy indoor environment. ... |
Evaluation of ionic air purifiers for reducing aerosol exposure in confined indoor spaces (2008-08-20)
Numerous techniques have been developed over the years for reducing aerosol exposure in indoor air e ... |
Survey Finds Many Wisconsinites Believe Air inside Their Homes is Cleaner Than Outdoor Air, Despite Data Suggesting Otherwise (2008-08-19)
There's no place like home - except when it comes to air quality.
A survey released today by Denve ... |
Dutch town tests air-purifying concrete (2008-08-18)
Experts from the University of Twente developed and tested the concrete paving stones which contain ... |
Childhood Asthma and Environmental Interventions (2008-08-17)
People in modern societies spend the vast majority of their time—approximately 90%—in in ... |
Fresh scent may hide toxic secret (2008-08-16)
The scented fabric sheet makes your shirts and socks smell flowery fresh and clean. That plug-in air ... |
Air Purification Effect of Positively and Negatively Charged Ions Generated by Discharge Plasma at Atmospheric Pressure (2008-08-15)
In this paper, the air purification effect of positively and negatively charged ions generated by di ... |
Nothing to sneeze at: Allergy-free hotel rooms (2008-08-14)
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts plans to set aside one out of every ten rooms as allergy-free zones by th ... |
Nail in Cheese (2008-08-08)
By Susitha R. Fernando
A consumer yesterday filed a civil suit in the Colombo District Court claimi ... |
Quebec allows raw-milk cheese sales (2008-08-07)
MONTREAL -- Quebec has taken a new step toward culinary uniqueness: It will allow its cheese makers ... |
Eco-Safe Signs Agreement for the Acquisition of Ozonetics, Inc. (2008-08-06)
Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ESFS) is pleased to announce signing an agreement with Ozone ... |
Learning to Make Cheese by Hand (2008-08-06)
BOBOLINK DAIRY, a 200-acre farm here that produces cow’s milk cheeses, is full of photo ops, f ... |
Panel: Let Dairy Farmers Use Technology (2008-08-05)
By Ron Johnson Dairy Editor
Dairying needs to be able to use its technological tools, agreed a trio ... |
Study Says Its Not Too Late for Kids to Strengthen Bones (2008-08-04)
NEW YORK, Aug 01, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Even if your child is one of the millions who does ... |
Daily Link (2008-08-01)
DON'T SPOIL A GOOD THING Did you know that the average U.S. household throws out a quarter of the pr ... |
Is washing veggies enough? (2008-07-31)
Federal officials have officially declared fresh tomatoes safe to eat but they also say they still a ... |
Fruity Films Protect Produce (2008-07-30)
New antibacterial films made from fruits and vegetables may protect produce in the future. Eric Libb ... |
Cheese-rollers brave the weather (2008-07-29)
Gloucester, England - Fearless thrill-seekers on Monday flipped, slipped, somersaulted and tumbled d ... |
Tribunal brushes off milk producers (2008-07-28)
The Competition Tribunal on Monday dismissed efforts by two milk producers to have a complaint of an ... |
Dairy UK launches "Proud of Dairy" campaign (2008-07-25)
Dairy UK is to launch a new campaign that aims to make the nation ‘Proud of Dairy’.
A P ... |
Spreading ready (2008-07-24)
The right equipment can help dairy processors make the most of their margarines, according to Pernil ... |
Tetra Pak to invest to meet growing dairy and beverage demand (2008-07-23)
Tetra Pak is to invest €90 million to build a new packaging material factory in Pakistan and &e ... |
Most US Specialty Cheese Makers Plan To Expand Production: Survey (2008-07-22)
Lincoln, NE—Almost 80 percent of US specialty cheese makers are planning to increase their pro ... |
Producer prices to drop (2008-07-15)
Parmalat and Woodlands Dairy have announced that their producer price for milk in the Eastern Cape, ... |
NIH Tests Ozone Technology to remove Pharmaceuticals (2008-07-13)
FAYETTEVILLE, AK -- BlueInGreen, an Arkansas-based company that provides systems for dissolved gas t ... |
A Comparison of Different Chemical Sanitizers for Inactivating Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes in Solution and on Apples, Lettuce, Strawberries, and Cantaloupe (2008-07-12)
Ozone (3 ppm), chlorine dioxide (3 and 5 ppm), chlorinated trisodium phosphate (100- and 200-ppm chl ... |
Efficacy of Aqueous Ozone for the Decontamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on Raspberries and Strawberries (2008-07-11)
The efficacy of ozone as a water additive for washing raspberries and strawberries was investigated. ... |
Inactivation of Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis on Shell Eggs by Ozone and UV Radiation (2008-07-10)
The presence of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis in shell eggs has serious public health impl ... |
Utilization of Gaseous Ozone for the Decontamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on Raspberries and Strawberries (2008-07-09)
Each year in the United States, there are approximately 76 million foodborne illnesses, and fresh pr ... |
Effect of Dissolved Carbon Dioxide on the Growth of Psychrotrophic Organisms in Cottage Cheese (2008-07-08)
The effect of dissolved CO2 on the growth of psychrotrophic spoilage bacteria in 2% fat creamed cott ... |
A Controlled Approach to Cheese Technology (2008-07-07)
The single most important factor in the control of cheese quality is the acid production in the vat, ... |
MOLD AND CHEESE: THE GOOD AND THE UNSAFE (2008-07-06)
Good molds play a key role in the production of many of the world's finest and most popular cheeses. ... |
Moldy cheese: Is it unsafe to eat? (2008-07-05)
The answer depends on the type of cheese. Molds are microscopic organisms that have thread-like root ... |
Why does mold grow on cheese? (2008-07-04)
Mold is the word we use for several types of fungi which grow on food (fungi is the plural of fungus ... |
Browning defects in mould ripened cheese (2008-06-30)
Production of mould ripened cheeses in Australia has a longer history than is generally realised. Da ... |
Recent advances in cheese microbiology (2008-06-29)
Microorganisms are an essential component of all natural cheese varieties and play important roles d ... |
Mould contamination in production of semi-hard cheese (2008-06-28)
Air, equipment, plastic film, brine and milk were sampled from four cheese factories in Norway durin ... |
Fungi causing thread mould spoilage of vacuum packaged Cheddar cheese during maturation. (2008-06-27)
Thread mould is a defect which occurs sporadically in maturing vacuum packaged Cheddar cheese, cause ... |
Improved detection of Listeria monocytogenes in soft mould-ripened cheese (2008-06-26)
n comparison with standard methods, enrichment in half-Fraser broth for 24 h at 30 °C, followed ... |
Contribution of Penicillium sp. to the Flavors of Brie and Camembert Cheese (2008-06-25)
Volatile flavor compounds produced by Penicillium caseicolum in domestic and French Brie cheese were ... |
Associated mycoflora of cheese (2008-06-24)
In this study of hard, semi-hard and semi-soft cheeses from Denmark, France, Greece, UK and other co ... |
Characterization and control of thread mould in cheese (2008-06-23)
Aims: The origin of a mould responsible for the contamination of an Argentinian cheese factory was i ... |
Killers in the kitchen (2008-06-22)
Food is essential to our wellbeing, but it can also make us ill, and, in extreme cases, kill us.
A ... |
Toxic water killed E Cape babies - report (2008-06-21)
Water contamination was a factor in the death of nearly 80 babies in the Eastern Cape, the provincia ... |
Swimming in a cesspool of bacteria (2008-06-20)
Children age 10 and younger are more likely than older children and adults to be sickened by swimmin ... |
Ozone Technology Designed As a Solution to Prevent Salmonella Outbreaks (2008-06-19)
Aquentium, Inc. announced today that the company’s ozone technology is designed as a solution ... |
Eco-Safe Announces Results of Challenge Study of Ozone vs. Chlorine (2008-06-18)
Tarzana, CA - (WORLD STOCK WIRE) - June 17, 2008 -- Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc. (OTC: ESFS) is please ... |
Processors skim unfair profits, say dairy farms (2008-06-14)
Johannesburg - It seems that it is not only South African dairy farmers who believe they are being s ... |
Input costs, processors will crimp milk supply (2008-06-13)
South Africa will experience an annual 60 million litre milk deficit in the near future, according t ... |
Woolworths takes yoghurt off shelves (2008-06-12)
Woolworths will take the majority of its yoghurt products off the shelves because of a supplier incl ... |
Dairy crisis looming (2008-06-11)
Calm was needed to keep a dairy crisis at bay, the Milk Producer's Organisation said on Tuesday.
&q ... |
Treated corks new in SA (2008-06-04)
Cape Town - Amorim, the Portuguese group that is the world's largest manufacturer of cork stoppers, ... |
Microbial, nutritional and sensory quality of rocket leaves as affected by different sanitizers (2008-05-20)
Leafy salad species are increasingly consumed in the human diet and there is increased concern about ... |
Ozonation of seawater improves the survival of larval southern rock lobster, Jasus edwardsii, in culture from egg to juvenile (2008-05-20)
Phyllosoma larvae of the southern rock lobster, Jasus edwardsii, were cultured from egg to juvenile. ... |
Effect of combined ozone and organic acid treatment for control of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes on enoki mushroom (2008-05-20)
This study evaluated the effects of ozonated water (1, 3, and 5 ppm) alone with different exposure t ... |
Pesticides removal in the process of drinking water production (2008-05-19)
The aim of this research work was to study the effectiveness of the treatments commonly used in drin ... |
Modelling colour degradation of orange juice by ozone treatment using response surface methodology (2008-05-19)
Response surface methodology was used to investigate the main effects and interactions of ozonation ... |
Effect of a continuous low ozone exposure (50 nL L−1) on decay and quality of stored carrots (2008-05-19)
Fresh carrots were treated with or without a continuous atmosphere of 50 ± 10 nL L−1 oz ... |
Use of sterile and ozonized water as a strategy to stabilize the quality of stored refrigerated fresh fish (2008-05-19)
Hake (Merluccius merluccius) from the Galician inshore fishing fleet, has been used to study the eff ... |
End-use technology review (2008-05-13)
"Our pledge is to bring you freshness, good nutrition, and honest value with products as tasty ... |
Effects of intermittent ozone exposures on powdery mildew of cucumber (2008-05-13)
Exposure of plants to O3 may influence foliar diseases caused by fungi. It is hypothesized that conc ... |
Humidification of chilled fruit and vegetables on retail display using an ultrasonic fogging system with water/air ozonation (2008-05-13)
The effects of an ultrasonic humidification system were assessed during retail display of unwrapped ... |
Extending and measuring the quality of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables: a review (2008-05-13)
The market sales of ready-to-use fresh vegetables have grown rapidly in recent decades as a result o ... |
Impact of low-level atmospheric ozone-enrichment on black spot and anthracnose rot of tomato fruit (2008-05-13)
Tomato fruit (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) were exposed to ozone concentrations between 0.005 (contro ... |
Influence of temperature and u.v. light on disinfection with ozone (2008-05-12)
An inactivation study was performed with ozone in two laboratory-scale, continuous flow systems to d ... |
Comparative response of mixed cultures of bacteria and virus to ozonation (2008-05-12)
The ozone disinfection studies were performed using five cultures of organisms: i.e. a yeast Candida ... |
Effects of continuous 0.3 ppm ozone exposure on decay development and physiological responses of peaches and table grapes in cold storage (2008-05-12)
Continuous ozone exposure at 0.3 ppm (v/v) (US-OSHA Threshold Limit Value for short term exposure) i ... |
Effect of gaseous ozone and hot water on microbial and sensory quality of cantaloupe and potential transference of Escherichia coli O157:H7 during cutting (2008-05-12)
The effect of gaseous ozone and hot water, alone or in combination, on the sensory and microbial qua ... |
Introducing the improved Penitencia Water Treatment Plant (2008-05-12)
After nearly five years of hard work, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has completed the renova ... |
IMPROVED STRATEGIES FOR KEEPING OVERALL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT PRODUCE (2008-05-08)
In order to reduce losses and provide safe and high quality minimally fresh processed or fresh-cut f ... |
POSSIBILITIES AND CONSTRAINTS OF POSTHARVEST TREATMENTS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN CHAIN MANAGEMENT (2008-05-08)
Chain management implies the consideration of postharvest treatments being optimized in respect to c ... |
Fumigants for the postharvest control of insect pests of cut flowers (2008-05-08)
Fumigants provide a rapid means of disinfesting cut flowers to meet export requirements. Currently m ... |
Ozone to improve fresh fruit, vegetable safety. (2008-05-08)
When it comes to the safety of fruit and vegetables, the industry has relied on traditional sanitizi ... |
Effect of Ozonation on Odor and Selected Odorants in a Swine Housing Facility (2008-05-07)
The efficacy of a commercial ozonation system for reduction of odors was studied. In this system ozo ... |
The Use of Aqueous Ozone for the Decontamination of Small Fruits (2008-05-07)
Fresh produce is the second most common vehicle for foodborne illnesses and small fruits have been i ... |
Ozone Gas Treatment to protect fungus infections with Mandarin oranges (2008-05-07)
Ozone was caused by a solid polymer electrolytic quality film, and the surface of the orange was ste ... |
Ozone Treatment Regimen to Prevent Microbial Growth in Air-handling Systems (2008-05-07)
This article describes laboratory research for the purpose of testing the efficacy of ozone treatmen ... |
Synergistic Effect of Ozone and Microgard® 300 for Controlling Listeria Monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Cooked and Cured Ham (2008-05-07)
The effectiveness of ozone and Microgard ® (MG 300) in inactivating Listeria monocytogenes in re ... |
South African Dairy Championships (2008-05-07)
On 3 April, the South African Dairy Championships took place where 665 products competed against eac ... |
The secret of keeping fruit fresh (2008-05-04)
A CLEVER technique developed in Japan allows refrigerated fruit to be kept fresh up to five times lo ... |
Effect of ozone exposure phytopathogenic microorganisms on stored apples (2008-05-04)
The aim of our study was to clarify the effect of ozone exposure on several phytopathogenic fungi on ... |
Blue Mold, Penicillium spp. (2008-05-04)
by Wojciech Janisiewicz, USDA Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, W.Va.
I. Introduct ... |
Antimicrobial effect of cold ozonated water washing on fresh-cut lettuce (2008-04-29)
A cold ozonated water wash treatment was assessed for its antimicrobial activity against natural mic ... |
Effects of gaseous ozone exposure on cold stored orange fruit (2008-04-29)
The effect of ozone treatment in relation with storage temperature and venting system on orange frui ... |
Health Matters: Hospital destroying wastes by using ozone (2008-04-28)
By Jan Chait
Special to the Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE — Instead of destroying the ozone layer ... |
Spending on bottled water so last year (2008-04-24)
Bottled water has been in the news a lot lately, thanks to a press release put out by a national con ... |
Killers in the kitchen (2008-04-24)
Food is essential to our wellbeing, but it can also make us ill, and, in extreme cases, kill us.
A ... |
Officials lock heads on unsafe E Cape water (2008-04-24)
Key government officials are meeting to discuss an apparent lethal water epidemic in the Eastern Cap ... |
SAs water could run out by 2025 (2008-04-24)
The government is now being warned about a looming water crisis for South Africa in the same way tha ... |
Detergent deliveries too slow (2008-04-24)
By Tom Robbins
Cape Town - Less than half the detergents Pick n Pay ordered from multinational Unil ... |
Kliptown water safe to drink (2008-04-23)
Water in Kliptown, Soweto was safe to drink after tests found no indication of cholera after two cas ... |
Debate rages over plastic bottle (2008-04-23)
By Will Dunham
Canada is moving to get rid of products with a chemical commonly found in plastic ba ... |
Scores of children die from unsafe water (2008-04-23)
Nearly 80 children have died in an Eastern Cape district due to unsafe tap water and authorities hav ... |
New Ozone Sensors From Mettler-Toledo Thornton (2008-04-23)
Mettler-Toledo Thornton announces new dissolved ozone sensors for optimal and reliable monitoring of ... |
Ionic air purifiers dirty little secret: They dont get rid of dust (2008-04-23)
The product: Dust, cigarette smoke, pollen and pet dander: With so many irritants floating around ou ... |
EU threatens ban on Italian cheese (2008-04-21)
Brussels - The European Commission warned Italian authorities it could join Japan and South Korea's ... |
Italy to recall contaminated cheese - report (2008-04-21)
Rome - The Italian government will recall mozzarella cheese contaminated with dioxin from the market ... |
Better sanitation has huge economic spin-offs (2008-04-21)
Oslo - Spending $10-billion (about R80-billion) a year would enable the world to reach a 2015 goal o ... |
Eskom hasnt sabotaged water supply (2008-04-21)
Scares about the drinking water in Johannesburg being unsafe because of sewage spills caused by powe ... |
Joburg water safe to drink (2008-04-21)
The water in Joburg's northern suburbs has been declared safe to drink after a water warning that ca ... |
Your sanitation can be greener (2008-04-12)
New products and techniques can effectively kill the bugs in environmentally friendly ways.
Everyth ... |
Ozone inactivation of Bacillus and Clostridium spore populations and the importance of the spore coat to resistance (2008-04-10)
Ozone inactivation of B. cereus T and F4810/72, B. stearothermophilus ATCC 1518, C. perfringens NCTC ... |
Ozone and its current and future application in the food industry (2008-04-10)
The food industry is interested considerably in using ozone to enhance the shelf-life and safety of ... |
Use of ozone in food industries for reducing the environmental impact of cleaning and disinfection activities (2008-04-10)
Purchase this PDF ... |
Ozone as a disinfectant in process plant (2008-04-10)
Recently the potential of ozone as a replacement for chlorine for treatment of industrial water and ... |
Symposium in the mountains (2008-04-10)
The South African Society of Dairy Technology (SASDT) is holding its annual symposium at the Ch ... |
Dairy company tests ozone pasteurisation technique (2008-04-04)
18-Sep-2007 - A cold pasteurisation technique that uses ozone gas allows processors to create food w ... |
Biochemistry of cheese ripening (2008-03-13)
Rennet-coagulated cheeses are ripened for periods ranging from about two weeks to two or more years ... |
Dairy enzymology (2008-03-13)
The properties and the significance of the principal indigenous enzymes in milk, milk coagulants, en ... |
Effectiveness of ozone, heat and chlorine for destroying common food spoilage bacteria in synthetic media and biofilms (2008-03-13)
Ozone, chlorine and heat applications were compared for killing effectiveness against food spoilage ... |
Methods to Reduce/Eliminate Pathogens from Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce (2008-03-13)
In response to the current public health concerns with the microbiological safety of fresh and fresh ... |
Ozone Storage Effects on Anthocyanin Content and Fungal Growth in Blackberries (2008-03-13)
Ozone exposure was assessed for storage of thornless blackberries which are prone to fungal decay. B ... |
Influence of pre-harvest ozone exposure on quality of strawberry fruit under simulated retail conditions (2008-03-12)
Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) were grown under an previous termozonenext term-enric ... |
Modeling the inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on raspberries and strawberries resulting from exposure to ozone or pulsed UV-light (2008-03-12)
Inactivation data for Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on raspberries and strawberri ... |
Maintaining postharvest quality of fresh produce with volatile compounds (2008-03-12)
The postharvest quality of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum ... |
Interactions between air pollutants and fungal, bacterial and viral plant pathogens*1 (2008-03-12)
It is becoming evident that interactions between air pollutants, plants, and microbial plant pathoge ... |
Impact of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on quality-related attributes of tomato fruit (2008-03-12)
Tomato fruit (Lycopersicon esculentum L. cv. Carousel) were exposed to ozone concentrations ranging ... |
Wastewater disinfection by ozone: main parameters for process design (2008-01-31)
Wastewater disinfection by ozone was investigated at pilot scale on different wastewater effluents. ... |
Ozone, as an antimicrobial agent in minimally processed foods (2008-01-31)
In recent years, consumption of fresh vegetables has greatly increased and consum ... |
Basic Concepts in Disinfection with Ozone (2008-01-31)
Inactivation studies with Candida parapsilosis and Mycobacterium fortuitum were conducted to examine ... |
STABILITY OF OZONE AND ITS GERMICIDAL PROPERTIES ON POULTRY MEAT MICROORGANISMS IN LIQUID PHASE (2008-01-31)
Ozone was produced using a Welsbach ozonator and measured by an iodometric titration method. The sta ... |
Comparing PEROXONE and Ozone for Controlling Taste and Odor Compounds, Disinfection By-Products, and Microorganisms (2008-01-31)
he Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is evaluating the hydrogen peroxide-ozone (PER ... |
Effect of Chemical Treatment with Citric Acid or Ozonated Water on Microbial Growth and Polyphenoloxidase Activity in Lettuce and Cabbage (2008-01-30)
Effects of chemical treatment with a citric acid solution or ozonated water on microbiological chang ... |
Response Surface Modeling for the Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Green Peppers (Capsicum annuum) by Ozone Gas Treatment (2008-01-30)
The effects of ozone gas concentration (2 to 8 mg/l), relative humidity (RH) (60 to 90%), and treatm ... |
Ozone for Inactivation of Aerosolized Bacteriophages (2008-01-30)
Because of increasing incidence of virus-containing aerosols, ozone was potentially considered to be ... |
Effect of ozone treatment on quality of orange juice (2008-01-30)
Foodborne disease outbreaks associated with fruit juices have brought about regulations requiring ju ... |
EFFECT OF OZONE TREATMENT ON CARBON STEEL CORROSION IN SANKT-PETERSBURG TAP WATER (Russian) (2008-01-30)
The effect of ozone is studied on the Neva microflore including microorganisms initiating biocorrosi ... |
Evaluation of ozone treatment, pilot-scale wastewater treatment plant, and nitrogen budget for Blue Ridge Aquaculture (2008-01-29)
Sustainable tilapia production at Blue Ridge Aquaculture (BRA) is constrained by availability of hig ... |
A Recirculation System Using Ozone for the Culture of Atlantic Salmon (2008-01-29)
Several limitations in water volume, temperature and quality have caused problems in producing suffi ... |
Ozone Application in Aquaculture (2008-01-29)
Large scale production of some commercial fish species such as striped bass and its hybrids, tilapia ... |
Effect of Ozone Pretreatment on Fish Storage Life at Low Temperatures (2008-01-29)
The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of ozone pretreatment of live fish on t ... |
Use of ozone in the food industry (2008-01-29)
Ozone is a strong oxidant and potent disinfecting agent. Even though it is new for the US, it has be ... |
Destruction of Rhizopus stolonifer and Botrytis cinerea by ozone/ions treatments. (2008-01-28)
The fungicidal activity of the combined treatment ozone/ions was investigated on the development of ... |
Appearance and decay of strawberries, peaches, and lettuce treated with ozone (2008-01-28)
The ozone concentration is reduced greatly in a chamber when it is loaded with wet blotting paper or ... |
Inactivation of aflatoxigenic Aspergilli by treatment with ozone (2008-01-28)
The D-values of conidia of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus exposed to 1 ... |
Growth of Botrytis cinerea and Strawberry Quality in Ozone-enriched Atmospheres (2008-01-28)
Botrytis cinerea cultures were stored on potato dextrose agar in air with or without 1.5 μL/L ozo ... |
Effects of ozone on the sporulation, germination, and pathogenicity of Botrytis cinerea (2008-01-28)
Studies were initiated to determine if Botrytis cinerea conidia remain viable when grown in vivo and ... |
DISINFECTION OF RECIRCULATION WATER FROM CLOSED CULTIVATION SYSTEMS WITH OZONE (2008-01-25)
In the Netherlands most fruit vegetables and some flower crops in glasshouses are grown in soilless ... |
Inactivation Kinetics of Viruses and Bacteria in Water by Use of Ozone (2008-01-25)
Little basic research has been done on the inactivation kinetics of microorganisms by ozone (O3) at ... |
Reduction of influenza virus pathogenesis by exposure to 0.5 ppm ozone. (2008-01-25)
Continuous exposure to 0.5 ppm ozone during the course of murine influenza A/PR8/34 virus infection ... |
Mechanism of enteroviral inactivation by ozone. (2008-01-25)
The mechanism of enteroviral inactivation by ozone was investigated with poliovirus 1 (Mahoney) as t ... |
The effect of ultraviolet irradiation, heat, pH, ozone, salinity and chemical disinfectants on the infectivity of white spot syndrome baculovirus (2008-01-25)
The virucidal effects of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, heat, pH, ozone, salinity and some chemical d ... |
Disinfection Dawns in the Twentieth Century (2008-01-24)
This article discusses disinfection, from chlorine first being used in England and the United States ... |
Development of a Model for Describing Accumulation of Color and Subsequent Destruction by Ozone in a Freshwater Recirculating Aquaculture System (2008-01-24)
The purpose of this study was to develop a mathematical model to assist in the determination of desi ... |
Ozone and infection of geranium flowers by Botrytis cinerea (2008-01-24)
Flowering plants of geranium cultivars were exposed to 0.2, 0.35, and 0.55 ppm ozone for 4-hr period ... |
Controlling Gladiolus botrytis bud rot with ozone gas (2008-01-24)
Treatment of gladiolus spikes with ozone gas appears to be safer and as effective in controlling Bot ... |
Potential of Temperature, Controlled Atmospheres, and Ozone Fumigation to Control Thrips and Mealybugs on Ornamental Plants for Export (2008-01-24)
Ozone (O3) fumigation is a potential quarantine treatment alternative for controlling stored-product ... |
Efficacy of Ozone as a Disinfectant for Poultry Carcasses and Chill Water (2008-01-23)
The effects of ozone on the quality of poultry chiller water and broiler carcasses were evaluated in ... |
Pilot-scale ozone inactivation of Cryptosporidium and other microorganisms in natural water (2008-01-23)
A pilot-scale study was conducted to evaluate the inactivation by ozone against Cryptosporidium oocy ... |
Use of ozone to inactivate microorganisms on lettuce (2008-01-23)
When ozone (1.3 mM) was bubbled for 3 min in a mixture ofshredded lettuce and water, counts of mesop ... |
Ozone killing action against bacterial and fungal species; microbiological testing of a domestic ozone generator (2008-01-23)
The action of ozone generated from a small domestic device was examined with a view to using it in c ... |
Inactivation of Viruses and Bacteria by Ozone, With and Without Sonication (2008-01-23)
Selected organisms with public health significance were placed in a reaction chamber for treatment b ... |
Effects of ultraviolet irradiation on the growth of micro-organisms on chilled beef slices (2008-01-22)
Continuous ultraviolet irradiation (0.-2–24 μW/cm2) of psychrophilic micro-organisms growin ... |
Research Note:Use of Ozone To Reduce Molds in a Cheese Ripening Room (2008-01-22)
Cheese ripening rooms have an unusual environment, an environment that encourages mold growth. Ozone ... |
Effects of continuous 0.3 ppm ozone exposure on decay development and physiological responses of … (2008-01-22)
Continuous ozone exposure at 0.3 ppm (v/v) (US-OSHA Threshold Limit Value for short term exposure) i ... |
Effect of the ozonization on the long-range storage of citrus Shiranuifruits. (2008-01-22)
The effects of ozone concentration and methods of ozone treatment on Citrus cv. Shiranui fruit rot & ... |
Effect of ozone on penicillium mold decay and sporulation (2008-01-22)
Tests were run with ozone in the atmosphere of storage rooms that contained oranges and lemons in op ... |
Pathogenic bacteria associated with oysters (Crassostrea brasiliana) and estuarine water along the south coast of Brazil (2008-01-21)
Oysters and estuarine water samples were collected monthly, from June 1998 to March 1999, in the Can ... |
Oyster depuration facility: economic assessment (2008-01-21)
This is the third phase of research to study the feasibility of oyster depuration along the Mississi ... |
Ozone assisted depuration of red tide contaminated shellfish (2008-01-21)
Ozone treatment of seawater may serve as a means to detoxify or inactivate many toxins of marine ori ... |
Depuration dynamics of viruses in shellfish (2008-01-21)
The consumption of shellfish has been associated with viral infections even in cases where shellfish ... |
Efficacy of ozone to reduce bacterial populations in the presence of food components (2008-01-21)
Ozone is a strong oxidant and potent disinfecting agent. Even though it is new for the US, it has be ... |
Principles of Cheese Production (2008-01-14)
Handbook of Food and Beverage Fermentation Technology studies a wide range of starter cultures and m ... |
Effect of gaseous ozone and hot water on microbial and sensory quality of cantaloupe and potential transference of Escherichia coli O157:H7 during cutting (2008-01-14)
The effect of gaseous ozone and hot water, alone or in combination, on the sensory and microbial qua ... |
Modeling the inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on raspberries and strawberries resulting from exposure to ozonenext term or pulsed UV-light (2008-01-14)
Inactivation data for Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on raspberries and strawberri ... |
Wonder Waters: Fortified and Flavored Waters (2008-01-14)
By Kimberly J. Decker
Contributing Editor
People today don’t drink — they hydrate. A ... |
Vets Use Lightning to Aid Dogs (2008-01-14)
Vets are using lightning to zap superbugs affecting dogs, cats and horses and rabbits.
Practices ac ... |
Food Product Design: Catalog Showcase - April 2005 - Avoiding Bacterial Problems: The Top 10 (2008-01-12)
By Bruce Floyd
Contributing Editor
Top-10 lists aren't just handy for the FBI or entertain ... |
Keeping Foods Fresh (2008-01-12)
By Donna Berry
Contributing Editor
See Olgear's solution for keeping things fresh in the home
C ... |
Reducing Microbes (2008-01-12)
By Donna Berry
Contributing Editor
Bacteria, molds and yeasts are everywhere. Some are n ... |
Making Progress in Food Preservation (2008-01-12)
March 1998 -- New Technologies
By: Elaine Knehr
Contributing Editor
Tomatoes picked ri ... |
Sporicidal action of ozone and hydrogen peroxide: a comparative study (2008-01-12)
Elimination of contaminating spores on packaging materials and food-contact surfaces remains a chall ... |
Cryptosporidium parvum studies with dairy products (2008-01-08)
Cryptosporidium parvum is a protozoan parasite capable of causing massive waterborne outbreaks. This ... |
Effectiveness of Ozone, Heat and Chlorine for Destroying Common Dairy Spoilage Bacteria (2008-01-08)
Alternative sanitizing agents that are safe to the environment are desirable to the food and dairy i ... |
Efficacy of ozone to reduce bacterial populations in the presence of food components (2008-01-08)
Ozone is a strong oxidant and potent disinfecting agent. Even though it is new for the US, it has be ... |
Use of Ozone to Reduce Bacteria and Moulds in the Air and on Surfaces (2008-01-08)
The concentrations of bacteria and moulds in the air decreased to undetectable levels in experiments ... |
Sporicidal action of ozone and hydrogen peroxide: a comparative study (2008-01-08)
Elimination of contaminating spores on packaging materials and food-contact surfaces remains a chall ... |
Use of Ozone To Reduce Molds in a Cheese Ripening Room (2008-01-08)
Cheese ripening rooms have an unusual environment, an environment that encourages mold growth. Ozone ... |
Deployment of low-level ozone-enrichment for the preservation of chilled fresh produce (2008-01-07)
Tomatoes, strawberries, table grapes and plums were inoculated with Botrytis cinerea (grey mould), t ... |
Effects of Ozonated Water Spray Droplet Size and Distance on the Dissolved Ozone Concentration at the Spray Target (2008-01-07)
Dissolved ozone concentration (DOC) of ozonated water (OW) sprayed from four different distances usi ... |
Ozone Applications in Fruit and Vegetable Processing (2008-01-07)
Ozone, a powerful oxidant, is effective against various kinds of microorganisms on fruits and vegeta ... |
CONTROL OF POSTHARVEST DISEASES IN LONGAN FRUIT BY OZONE (2008-01-07)
In order to study the effects of ozone gas treatment on postharvest diseases of longan fruits, cultu ... |
THE INFLUENCE OF EXOGENOUS ETHYLENE APPLICATION DURING COLD STORAGE ON STONE FRUIT QUALITY AND BROWN ROT DEVELOPMENT (2008-01-07)
The influence of ethylene contamination on quality attributes, brown rot (Monilinia fructicola) deca ... |
Postharvest control of Monilinia laxa and Rhizopus stolonifer in stone fruit by peracetic acid (2008-01-07)
Peracetic acid (PAA) treatment of stone fruit (sweet cherry, apricot, peach and nectarine) reduced t ... |
Chlorine and ozone washes for pesticide removal from apples and processed apple sauce (2007-12-22)
The effectiveness of chlorinated and ozonated water dips in the dissipation of azinphos-methyl, capt ... |
Effects of Ozone Treatment on Postharvest Strawberry Quality (2007-12-22)
The effect of ozone treatment on the postharvest quality of strawberry was evaluated. Strawberry fru ... |
Effect of ozone on qualities of fruits and vegetables in cold storage (2007-12-22)
Ozone at the concentration of 0.04 mL L–1 appears to have potential for extending the storage ... |
Effect of ozonated water on postharvest pathogens of pear in laboratory and packinghouse tests (2007-12-22)
In treatments with aqueous ozone solutions for 5 min, LD[95] values for spores of Botrytis c ... |
Ozone Storage Effects on Anthocyanin Content and Fungal Growth in Blackberries (2007-12-22)
Ozone exposure was assessed for storage of thornless blackberries which are prone to fungal decay. B ... |
Comparison of Aqueous Ozone and Chlorine as Sanitizers in the Food Processing Industry: Impact on Fresh Agricultural Produce Quality (2007-12-08)
The effects of ozone treatment on fresh strawberry and shredded lettuce food quality were tested by ... |
Studies on the Germicidal Action of Ozone (2007-12-08)
The germicidal action of highly dilute, aqueous ozone solutions has been investigated. Tests were pe ... |
Effects of ozone treatment on microflora of dried figs (2007-12-08)
Ozone application to control odour, bacteria, germ, virus and mould is widely used in many fields of ... |
Surface Germicidal Effects of Ozone for Microorganisms (2007-12-08)
n this study the influences of microorganism species, relative humidity, and ozone dosage on ozone s ... |
Bactericidal Properties of Ozone and Its Potential Application as a Terminal Disinfectant (2007-12-08)
The efficacy of ozone as a terminal disinfectant was evaluated under laboratory conditions. Differen ... |
Inactivation Kinetics of Foodborne Spoilage and Pathogenic Bacteria by Ozone (2007-12-05)
Ozone was tested against Pseudomonas fluorescens, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Leuconostoc mesenteroide ... |
Use of Ozone to Reduce Bacteria and Moulds in the Air and on Surfaces (2007-12-05)
The concentrations of bacteria and moulds in the air decreased to undetectable levels in experiments ... |
Experimental Effect of Ozone upon Some Indicator Bacteria for Preservation of an Ecologically Protected Watery System (2007-12-05)
In the frame of a project concerning the evaluation of the pollution level and the ozone experimenta ... |
Ozone May Stop Bacteria On Produce Better (2007-12-05)
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Ozone, the gas that protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation, may soon ... |
1269 Assessment of ozone-mediated killing of bacteria in infected dentine (2007-12-05)
We previously reported that the external application of ozone according to the manufacturer's instru ... |
Effect of Ozone on Postharvest Quality of Persimmon (2007-12-04)
The effect of gaseous ozone exposure on the quality of persimmon picked at 2 different harvest dates ... |
Effects of Gaseous Ozone Exposure on Cold Stored Orange Fruit (2007-12-04)
The effect of ozone treatment in relation with storage temperature and venting system on orange frui ... |
Effect of the ozonization on the long-range storage of citrus Shiranui fruits. (2007-12-04)
The effects of ozone concentration and methods of ozone treatment on Citrus cv. Shiranui fruit rot & ... |
Impact of Ozonated Water on the Quality and Shelf-life of Fresh Citrus Fruit, Stone Fruit, and Table Grapes (2007-12-04)
Spores of fungi that cause postharvest decay of fresh fruit die rapidly in ozonated water. We determ ... |
Ozone gas penetration and control of the sporulation of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum within commercial packages of oranges during cold storage (2007-12-04)
Ozone gas penetration through packaging materials and its effectiveness in controlling sporulation o ... |
Tomato Disease In Mexico Caused By New Virus (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Dec. 3, 2007) — Scientists of Plant Research International of Wageningen UR have ... |
California Pistachio Industry Threatened By Potentially Devastating Disease (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Jan. 12, 2004) — St. Paul, Minn. (January 9, 2004) – The California pistac ... |
Quick Identification Needed To Save Floridas Citrus Industry From Devastating Disease (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Sep. 16, 2005) — St. Paul, Minn. (September 14, 2005) -- The recent discovery of ... |
Plant Pathologists Evaluate Eco-friendly Alternatives To Methyl Bromide (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Jun. 14, 2005) — St. Paul, Minn. (June 13, 2005) - Alternatives to a powerful pe ... |
Cold Treatment Kills Fruit Fly On Citrus Fruits (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Dec. 2, 2007) — Citrus growers in eastern Australia now have greater access to t ... |
Applications for ozone in food processing (2007-11-30)
As reported in the July 2005 edition of Water Technology magazine, industry experts say the potentia ... |
Contain and Confine Still Guiding Principle of Infection Control (2007-11-30)
Nov. 8, 2007) — The infection-causing bacteria known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus a ... |
Waterstax recycling wastewater systems from Enware (2007-11-30)
Advanced levels of worker health protection are being built into Enware Waste Water Treatment’ ... |
Similarities Between Ozone Oxidative Preconditioning and Ischemic Preconditioning in Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury (2007-11-30)
Many studies indicate that the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) after renal ischemia/repe ... |
Engineers started using new ozone-based water treatment system (2007-11-30)
MELBOURNE — A new water-treatment process using ozone for disinfection is now operating at the ... |
Tackling infections head on in Sebastian (2007-11-30)
SEBASTIAN — With the growing concerns about staph infections across the nation, Sebastian Rive ... |
Bacteria Found to `Eat Ozone-Damaging Chemicals (2007-11-29)
Scientists probing river muck have discovered bacteria that can "eat" the main chemicals t ... |
Ozone can clean fruits and vegetables. . (2007-11-29)
Ozone, the gas that protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation, may soon give U.S. food shoppers ... |
Bubble-free ozonated Di water for wafer cleaning (2007-11-29)
"The presence of residual ozone gas bubbles during critical cleans, such as ozonated deionized ... |
Process and environmental benefits of HF-ozone cleaning chemistry (2007-11-29)
"HF-ozone cleaning chemistry can perform the same functions as a conventional four-chem clean & ... |
Dose of portable ozone cures sick building syndrome. (2007-11-29)
RGF O3 Systems Inc. is introducing models 3300 and 6000 of its Turbozone advanced air purification s ... |
The growth, properties and interactions of yeasts and bacteria associated with the maturation of Camembert and blue-veined cheeses (2007-11-28)
The growth of yeasts and bacteria were monitored during the maturation of Camembert and blue-veined ... |
Comparison of Aqueous Ozone and Chlorine as Sanitizers in the Food Processing Industry: Impact on Fresh Agricultural Produce Quality (2007-11-28)
The effects of ozone treatment on fresh strawberry and shredded lettuce food quality were tested by ... |
Ozone Applications in Fruit and Vegetable Processing (2007-11-28)
Ozone, a powerful oxidant, is effective against various kinds of microorganisms on fruits and vegeta ... |
A review of chemical disinfection methods for minimally processed leafy vegetables (2007-11-28)
For the last decade in the U.S., consumers have demanded fresh, healthier convenience-type foods nam ... |
Applications of Ozone, Bacteriocins and Irradiation in Food Processing: A Review (2007-11-28)
An article is presented describing the background information on the use of ozone, bacteriocins and ... |
The Control of Industrial Odours (2007-11-27)
Odour nuisance presents one of the most difficult technical problems in the field of pollution contr ... |
Odour treatment with ozone - the Swiss experience (2007-11-27)
The sewage works of Pierrier de Clarens, Montreux, Switzerland, which is situated in a residential a ... |
Odour emission control: A case of H2S removal by oxidation with ozone (2007-11-27)
The problem of how to control the negative effects of odour emissions is rather hard to resolve. Exp ... |
The use of gaseous ozone and gas packaging to control populations of Salmonella infantis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the skin of chicken portions (2007-11-27)
Chilled breasts of chicken were inoculated with Salmonella infantis or Pseudomonas aeruginosa and th ... |
The Use of Ozone to reduce the Concentration of Malodorous Metabolites in Swine Manure Slurry (2007-11-27)
A pilot-scale ozonation system was constructed and operated to reduce the malodours emanating from f ... |
Postharvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables (2007-11-26)
Appropriate production practices, careful harvesting, and proper packaging, storage, and transport a ... |
Ozone for control of post-harvest decay of table grapes caused by Rhizopus stolonifer (2007-11-26)
The effect of ozone on post-harvest decay of table grapes was studied both with regard to its effect ... |
Ozone Storage Effects on Anthocyanin Content and Fungal Growth in Blackberries (2007-11-26)
Ozone exposure was assessed for storage of thornless blackberries which are prone to fungal decay. B ... |
Harvest and Postharvest Deteriorating Factors of Cucurbits and (2007-11-26)
Improving cucurbit vegetables storability starts in the field by the appropriate selection of the cu ... |
Freshness preservation of Chinese bayberry during simple low-temperature storage (2007-11-26)
Antiseptic plus ice and ozonized ice were used to store precooled Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra) fr ... |
HealthWear Rental to add ozone processing (2007-11-23)
Endicott HealthWear Rental has introduced "Ozone" technology to its medical linen processi ... |
Killer bug threatens us all (2007-11-23)
Many of us were surprised the other day when President Bush actually intervened in a domestic issue. ... |
Industrial Applications Of Ozone (2007-11-23)
Ozone can be used for bleaching substances and for killing bacteria. Many municipal drinking water s ... |
How do you clean mould off of hockey equipment? (2007-11-23)
First answer by 216.8.145.41. Last edit by 216.8.145.41. Question popularity: 7 [recommend quest ... |
How can you remove mold and its smell from wooden furniture? (2007-11-23)
First answer by 160.136.38.169. Last edit by 24.69.255.245. Question popularity: 64 [recommend q ... |
Ozone Could Fight Grain-Eating Insects (2007-11-22)
Dateline: INDIANAPOLIS Purdue University scientists have discovered that ozone gas can kill insect p ... |
Ozone only reduces reliance on chlorine. (2007-11-22)
May 4--When Raleigh moved ahead with adding ozone to its main water treatment facility in 1990s, it ... |
New disinfectant from out of the blue: Ozone makes a pitch to displace chlorine as the disinfectant of choice in food processing. (2007-11-22)
The Food and Drug Administration's approval of the use of ozone as disinfectant in the food processi ... |
Ozone to improve fresh fruit, vegetable safety (2007-11-22)
When it comes to the safety of fruit and vegetables, the industry has relied on traditional sanitizi ... |
Hotel air quality a “concern” for travellers (2007-11-22)
According to a recent US survey conducted on behalf of Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products, more than ... |
Ozonation followed by ultraviolet irradiation provides effective bacteria inactivation in a freshwater recirculating system (2007-11-21)
Recirculating aquaculture systems may require an internal disinfection process to control population ... |
Wastewater Disinfection Alternatives: Chlorine, Ozone, Peracetic Acid, and UV Light (2007-11-21)
Disinfection tests were carried out at pilot scale to compare the disinfection efficiency of ozone, ... |
The Use of a UV Lamp for Control of Odour Decomposition of Kitchen and Vegetable Waste (2007-11-21)
Laboratory-scale tests have been conducted to reduce odour from domestic garbage waste kept for two ... |
Reactions of Ozone on Ventilation Filters (2007-11-21)
When supply air passes through a filter, ozone and other oxidants may react with the dust and with t ... |
Ozone treatment of chilled beef (2007-11-21)
The effects of continuous ozone treatment at 0.3°C on the growth of psychrophilic meat spoilage ... |
Nanoparticles Turn LEDs Into Ozone Sensor (2007-11-21)
Scientists in Germany have made a new, robust and compact ozone-sensor from indium oxide nanoparticl ... |
The Respiration of Bananas In The Presence Of Ethylene (2007-11-20)
THE banana fruit of commerce is always gathered iminature and green and ripened after transport. The ... |
Effect of ozone on qualities of fruits and vegetables in cold storage (2007-11-20)
Ozone at the concentration of 0.04 mL L–1 appears to have potential for extending the storage ... |
Ozone Technology For The Shelf Life Extension Of Fruits and Vegetables (2007-11-20)
Ozone is a strong oxidizer that has been recommended by several investigators (Liew and Prange, 1994 ... |
Density functional calculation for ozone-ethylene complexes (2007-11-20)
The density functional method (exchange correlation functional Becke3LYP) is used to calculate the p ... |
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Stops a World First U.S. - Egyptian Collaborative Study on Hepatitis C and Blood Ozonation (2007-11-19)
New York, NY - Nov 17, 2007 (PRN): Recently coming to light is the involvement of the New York State ... |
Reservoirs near the dregs; water purification needed... (2007-11-19)
ATLANTA (AP) You may have heard the expression "down to the dregs," and when it comes to d ... |
Lightning to blast bugs on wards (2007-11-16)
Lightning technology is being used to zap superbugs in a North-east hospital.
NHS Grampian is the ... |
Ozone Kills MRSA Super Bugs (2007-11-16)
Scottsdale, AZ -- Sanitizing towels, linens, and surfaces with ozonated water has been shown to be e ... |
Wheat washing with ozonated water (2007-11-16)
Soft and hard wheat samples were washed using ozonated water (1.5 mg L)1). Milling (rate of extracti ... |
Targeted virus compels cancer cells to eat themselves (2007-08-27)
An engineered virus tracks down and infects the most common and deadly form of brain cancer and then ... |
Consumers positive spin (2007-08-20)
65 percent of consumers worried about their diet are focusing on ‘positive nutrition’ in ... |
SA looks for converts (2007-08-20)
The Soil Association is targeting growers who are considering switching to organic production in its ... |
Academia Sinica team ups abalone survival rates (2007-07-08)
Academia Sinica's Cellular and Organismic Biology Research Institute has a research station near the ... |
Quintozene-free ginseng from Blue California (2007-06-27)
9/8/2005 - Blue California has bolstered its offering of high-purity ingredients as the exclusive di ... |
Method combines ozone and ionization to kill pathogens (2007-06-27)
5/26/2006 - Transforming a method originally developed to decontaminate spacecraft could be new mean ... |
Processors increase their use of biocides (2007-06-27)
8/4/2006 - The demand for biocides in the food and drink industry is expected to grow due to consume ... |
Researchers study E. coli in fresh produce (2007-06-27)
4/12/2007 - About $2m has been allocated to nine research teams to study the Escherichia coli O157:H ... |
Potato Treatment May Kill Anthrax (2007-06-27)
Potatoes are a common food on tables all across the United States. Potatoes are cooked in many ways ... |
MRSA - Advanced Ozone Technology To Be Trialled In Hospitals (2007-06-27)
Stockport-based environmental hygiene specialist Steritrox has been awarded a research grant to deve ... |
Air pollution of cities more dangerous to health than living near Chernobyl radiation zone (2007-06-01)
Living with a smoker or in a major city places a person at greater risk of early death than living i ... |
Apple juice no wheeze (2007-06-01)
Increased consumption of apple juice or bananas may prevent childhood asthma, new research suggests. ... |
Why yoghurt is so good for you (2007-05-29)
(April 26 2005 at 11:02AM)By Anglea Dowden Eating unsweetened natural yoghurt reduced levels of hydr ... |
Daily dose of good bacteria cuts sick leave (2007-05-28)
(November 17 2005 at 05:17PM) New York - Workers who took a daily dose of beneficial bacteria, also ... |
Many probiotics may be dead on arrival (2007-05-28)
(January 26 2007 at 08:22AM) By Anne Harding New York - Pobiotics sold over the counter often don't ... |
Fraudulent fruit trader fined (2007-05-28)
May 21 2007 at 05:51PM A South African businessman, Francois Heyns, has been fined after pleading gu ... |
Bored? Why not watch cheese mature (2007-05-28)
April 25 2007 at 10:43PM London - A large English cheddar cheese has become a star of the Internet, ... |
Stores blamed for milk shortage (2007-05-28)
By Maureen Marud Milk will be in short supply until September or October and the industry is blaming ... |
Blocked sewer kills thousands of fish (2007-05-25)
Staff Writer February 26 2007 at 10:59AM A blocked sewer line killed thousands of small fish at the ... |
Cheese bacteria lead the way in food fight (2007-05-25)
March 23 2007 at 02:03AM By Julie Steenhuysen Chicago - Scientists have found a way to ensure starte ... |
Food poisoning fells 94 in Cape (2007-05-25)
November 28 2006 at 05:58PM At least 94 people have had to receive medical treatment after two incid ... |
Labour inspectors shut down smelly offices (2007-05-25)
April 19 2007 at 11:27PM Labour offices in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, have been shut down by their own i ... |
No crackdown on polluting municipalities (2007-05-25)
May 15 2007 at 02:44PM Government will not crack down legally on municipalities that fail to prevent ... |
Ozone May Stop Bacteria On Produce Better (2007-05-24)
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Ozone, the gas that protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation, may soon ... |
Oxygenation Therapy: Unproven Treatments for Cancer and AIDS (2007-05-24)
The cornerstone of oxygenation therapy is the presumption that human disease, including cancer, is c ... |
Medical Society for the use of ozone in prevention and therapy (2007-05-24)
The Society was founded as "Medical Ozone Society" in 1972 with the aim to coordinate basi ... |
Medical ozone saves lives in Europe (2007-05-24)
By Ed McCabe THERE ARE OVER 3,000 medical references in the German literature showing the effectiven ... |
Medical Ozone Therapy (2007-05-24)
OLGEAR DOES NOT ADVOCATE THE USE OF OZONE FOR ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS. WE ARE NOT MEDICAL DOCTORS BUT ... |
Fargo Water Treatment Plant (2007-05-23)
Fargo's Water Treatment Plant is a 30-million gallon per day (MGD) facility expandable to 45 MGD.br& ... |
Water Works Park (2007-05-23)
The Detroit water system’s newest water treatment plant is located at 10100 E. Jefferson Ave. ... |
Brewer Water Department (2007-05-23)
Hatcase Pond has served as the primary water supply for the area since the 1950’s. Since the b ... |
San Luis Obispo Water Treatment Plant (2007-05-23)
The purpose of a water treatment plant is to produce safe and pleasant drinking water, free of disea ... |
Gander Water Treatment Plant (2007-05-23)
The Gander Water Treatment Plant is a true milestone for Fay Environmental Canada Limited. This bein ... |
Food manufacturers hide dangerous ingredients in everyday foods by using confusing terms on the label (2007-05-22)
The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act will take effect in January 2006 and will req ... |
Bacon, sausage, hot dogs and processed meats hike cancer risk by 67% due to chemical preservative, says nutritionist (2007-05-22)
A chemical added to processed meat products is responsible for a 67% increased risk in pancreatic ca ... |
EPA debating use of fluoride pesticides on food; consumers urged to take action (2007-05-22)
An open letter to the public from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) published at Foodconsumer.or ... |
Edible food coatings made from common herbs could protect meat, produce from E. coli microorganisms (2007-05-22)
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reported the development of a na ... |
Report: 83 percent of grocery store chicken meat found infected with bacteria (2007-05-22)
A report released Monday by Consumer Reports found that 83 percent of the 525 chickens it tested wer ... |
Safety of produce is on the rise (2007-05-21)
By KAREN ROBINSON-JACOBS / The Dallas Morning News krobinson@dallasnews.com Improvements made by pro ... |
Cooking Safely in the Microwave Oven (2007-05-21)
Microwave ovens can play an important role at mealtime, but special care must be taken when cooking ... |
How does food become contaminated? (2007-05-21)
We live in a microbial world, and there are many opportunities for food to become contaminated as it ... |
Beef Products Recalled Due To Suspected E Coli Contamination (2007-05-21)
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSAS) has announced that ... |
Spreading Viruses As We Breathe (2007-05-21)
Keeping at arm's length won't protect you from catching an infectious disease, according to new rese ... |
Listeria controlling technology validated (2007-05-17)
BOC technology aimed at making food safer for consumers by controlling Listeria has been validated b ... |
Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies (2007-05-17)
Three new studies published in the journal of the American Medical Association are proving the benef ... |
Vegetables May Reduce Hardening of Arteries (press release) (2007-05-17)
New research suggests one reason vegetables may be so good for us – a study in mice found that ... |
Interview: Organic Consumers Associations Ronnie Cummins tells the truth about organic milk that isnt (2007-05-17)
With consumer demand for organic products continuing to grow, more large corporations are entering t ... |
Sewage sludge legal to use as fertilizer on crops (2007-05-17)
It's an outrage: the EPA says farmers can spread human waste sludge on their crops, regardless of wh ... |
Byproduct of water disinfection process found to be highly toxic (2007-05-16)
A recently discovered disinfection byproduct (DBP) found in U.S. drinking water treated with chloram ... |
NICE issues guidance on HealOzone for tooth decay, UK (2007-05-16)
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today (27th July 2005) issued g ... |
Dental Researchers Test No-Needle Anesthesia, No-Drilling Cavity Care (2007-05-16)
Imagine having a decayed tooth repaired, painlessly, without drilling or shots of anesthesia to numb ... |
Abertay Team Devises Chemical-free Disinfectant System (2007-05-16)
One famous disinfectant's claim to kill 99.9% of germs stone-dead has entered advertising folklore, ... |
Ozone layer decline leveling off, according to new study (2007-05-16)
A new global study involving long-term data from satellites and ground stations indicates Earth's oz ... |
U.S. has huge appetite for organic food: industry (2007-05-15)
By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. farmers are having a hard time keeping up with America ... |
Zimbabwe: Interfresh posts $4,4 billion profit (2007-05-15)
Fresh produce company, Interfresh, has posted a profit after tax of $4,4 billion for the year ended ... |
USDA restricts shipments to fight spread of moth (2007-05-15)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has restricted inter ... |
Wake up and smell the carrot juice (2007-05-15)
07 October 2006 15:44Luisa Cheshire They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity. But when ... |
South Africa - land of plenty (2007-05-15)
Published on the 13 November 2006 South Africa is arguably one of the world´s oldest fresh pro ... |
Food contamination: time for action (2007-05-14)
4/16/2007 - At a time when so many resources are being pumped into improving consumer health through ... |
Salmonella and E. coli illnesses up last year, says report (2007-05-14)
4/18/2007 - Increases in foodborne illnesses from salmonella and escherichia coli during 2006, could ... |
Dairy linked to Parkinsons disease, study (2007-05-14)
4/24/2007 - Men who consume large amounts of dairy foods may increase their risk of developing Parki ... |
Healthy reformulations must not forget microbes (2007-05-14)
5/3/2007 - Food reformulations to remove salt and sugar and improve the health profile of food must ... |
Farm milk may reduce asthma and allergy (2007-05-14)
5/11/2007 - Regular consumption of unpasteurised farm milk may offer protection from range of allerg ... |
Higher levels of contaminants in fish oils, finds study (2007-05-13)
17/03/2004 - Levels of chemicals commonly used in flame retardants have increased significantly in c ... |
Drugs in wastewater: what consequences? (2007-05-13)
04/10/2004 - What happens to medicines after their work is done, and they end up in the wastewater s ... |
Dairy by-product offers natural preserving alternative to chlorine (2007-05-13)
16/06/2006 - Whey permeate, a by-product of cheese production, could be a food preserver, suggests n ... |
Research to develop organic processing standards (2007-05-13)
13/03/2007 - EU researchers will discuss ways to improve the safety and processing of organic and ot ... |
Ozone approved as food antimicrobial agent (2007-05-13)
27/06/2001 - The US Food and Drug Administration should shortly approve ozone as an antimicrobial ag ... |
Ozone gas may provide eco-friendly alternative for grain storage (2007-05-12)
Scientists at the Purdue University in the US have discovered that ozone gas can eliminate insects i ... |
Energy efficient food safety (2007-05-12)
The Agricultural and Food Technology Alliance (AFTA), set up by energy solutions provider EPRI (Elec ... |
Scientists explore pathogen killing methods without heat (2007-05-12)
Scientists are studying the effectiveness of new methods -- such as ozone and electrolyzed oxidizing ... |
UN researchers examine chlorine use in food manufacturing (2007-05-12)
5/7/2007 - An international research project will help set global standards controlling the use of a ... |
Experts: Don’t drink hospital water (2007-05-12)
BALTIMORE (Map, News) - What you don’t know about your hospital’s water supply could kil ... |
BFAR to pilot cold-tolerant tilapia raising in Quirino (2007-05-11)
Wednesday, April 18 2007 @ 03:48 PM BST Agriculture The regional office of the Bureau of Fisheries a ... |
Southern Africa: Fishing for food in dry seasons (2007-05-11)
By: IRIN News Published: Apr 27, 2007 at 07:58 With food security often at the mercy of erratic weat ... |
Great Lakes fish virus may threaten US aquaculture (2007-05-11)
CHICAGO - Reuters A virus in the U.S. Great Lakes that has killed tens of thousands of fish in recen ... |
Toxic ingredient found way to farmed-fish feed (2007-05-11)
The Washington Post WASHINGTON - The tainted Chinese ingredients incorporated into U.S. pet foods an ... |
Fish Farming (2007-05-11)
It’s a lot like vegetable gardening, only wetter.
By George DeVault
Using inexpensive and re ... |
Abalone virus spreads further (2007-05-11)
The virus killing abalone in waters off Victoria's south-west coast is continuing to spread. Dead ab ... |
SA unprepared for resistant TB strain epidemic (2007-05-10)
Patients do not receive enough support while infection control mechanisms are not in place July 16, ... |
Grape expectations for healthier wine (2007-05-10)
A new technique that uses ozone to preserve grapes could help prevent allergies and boost healthy co ... |
Early exposure to indoor fungus molecules may protect infants against future allergies (2007-05-10)
Maybe being a fussy housekeeper isn’t such a good thing after all. Environmental health scient ... |
Salmonella caught red-handed (2007-05-10)
Pathogens are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, causing problems for therapy. Doctors ... |
New bacteria test could improve quality of fruit and vegetable juice (2007-05-10)
Increasingly, consumer products, especially food and beverage products, are being scrutinized for be ... |
Water shortages in KZN imminent (2007-05-09)
Tony Carnie May 09 2007 at 04:33AM Durban and the North Coast are facing the possibility of water sh ... |
A to Z for healthy skin (2007-05-09)
July 27 2006 at 10:49AM A is for alcohol Excessive alcohol intake can block the production of the bo ... |
When is food past its sell-by date? (2007-05-09)
March 26 2007 at 03:06PM
Chicago - It may not be one of life's biggest dilemmas, but it's certai ... |
Clover doesnt get lucky with fresh words (2007-05-09)
February 02 2004 at 04:57PM Dairy company Clover has been ordered to withdraw advertisements claimin ... |
SA wins big at cheese competition (2007-05-09)
March 15 2005 at 05:53PM South African cheese-makers scored four gold medals at this year's World Ch ... |
Foraging for facts (2007-05-08)
April 23, 2007 Edition 1 'When will they stop adulterating our food more and more?" This was th ... |
Retail chain income rise (2007-05-08)
April 25, 2007 Edition 1 Reuters Pick 'n Pay, South Africa's largest supermarket chain, said yesterd ... |
How are our dams protected from pollution? (2007-05-08)
May 15, 2006 Edition 1 I am a regular user of the Theewaterskloof Dam. in mid-March, I noticed an ev ... |
SA body to target coastal pollution (2007-05-08)
About 80 percent of marine pollution in South Africa comes from the land, particularly from the disc ... |
Policy urged for effluent control (2007-05-08)
February 09, 2007 Edition 1 Sivuyile Mangxamba Stringent policies on the control of water discharges ... |
Breathing difficulties are a by-product of chlorinated pools (2007-05-07)
NEW YORK: People who spend a lot of time near chlorinated pools face an increased risk of breathing ... |
Fight TB in the workplace, minister tells business (2007-05-07)
Minister of Health Manto Tshabalala-Msimang urged business leaders on Friday to join the government ... |
Deadly new TB strain takes hold in SA (2007-05-07)
A new, deadly strain of tuberculosis (TB) has killed 52 of 53 people infected in the last year in So ... |
Microwave experiments cause sponge disasters (2007-05-07)
Reports about a study that found microwave ovens can be used to sterilise kitchen sponges sent peopl ... |
This city has the most unhygienic residents (2007-05-07)
By Dominique Herman Capetonians may be more knowledgeable about germs but they are dirtier than thei ... |
Mystery illness has school district baffled (2007-05-04)
LONG BEACH, Wash. - Something is in the air at Long Beach Elementary School. And it's making people ... |
Sick building syndrome (2007-05-04)
Mia felt fortunate to land a salaried job at the publishing firm for which she’d been freelanc ... |
Why dont you wash your hands... (2007-05-04)
The underlying message of the International Hygiene Council with regards to personal hygiene and pre ... |
Cheese bacteria lead the way in food fight (2007-05-04)
Chicago - Scientists have found a way to ensure starter cultures used to make cheese can ward off at ... |
Is bottled water really better than tap? (2007-05-04)
New York - Bottled water is not necessarily healthier or safer than tap water, Tampa, Florida-based ... |
E.coli making a comeback in US (2007-05-04)
Washington - E.coli and Salmonella infections are on the rise in the United States, but other foodbo ... |
Dairy foods linked with Parkinsons disease (2007-05-04)
A new American study has confirmed a relationship between consuming large amounts of dairy products ... |
