Sepsis

Joyce Hollman

Forget reading tea leaves: How poop predicts mortality

Statistically, becoming an intensive care patient means you’re more likely to die. Researchers have found a unique way to identify those patients at greater risk so they can turn that around. But it starts before you end up there…

Joyce Hollman

From UTIs to sepsis: Eat this to reduce infection risk

Two bacterial strains commonly found in the gut are behind some nasty infections, such as UTIs, meningitis and sepsis, and can lead to diarrhea and liver abscesses. The best nutrient to keep them under control is one Americans don’t get nearly enough of…

Joyce Hollman

The hidden sweetener tied to IBS, sepsis and insulin resistance

Artificial sweeteners have a sordid past. Each time a new one is introduced, usually years later we see the detrimental effects. The newest kid on the block is no different: IBS, sepsis and insulin resistance, and you may never know you’re ingesting it…