Safeguarding drinking water: A brief insight on characteristics, treatments and risk assessment of contamination.

Water pollution stands as a critical worldwide concern, bearing extensive repercussions that extend to human health and the natural ecosystem. The sources of water pollution can be diverse, arising from natural processes and human activities and the pollutants may range from chemical and biological agents to physical and radiological contaminants. The contamination of water disrupts the natural functioning of the system, leading to both immediate and prolonged health problems.

Evaluating growth-dependent enhanced carbon dioxide sequestration potential of using cattle wastes (cow dung and cow urine).

The increasing rate of carbon dioxide (CO) emissions and its impact on global warming are a tremendous problem globally. To control these problems, the present research attempted to employ the for growth-dependent enhanced CO sequestration using cattle waste (cow dung, CD and cow urine, CU). Two experiments of growth using six different percentages of CD and CU (0.

Manjari Medika Grape Seed Extract Protects Methotrexate-Induced Hepatic Inflammation: Involvement of NF-κB/NLRP3 and Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling System.

Objective: Grape Seed Extract is a natural source of various polyphenols, which have been shown to possess potent antioxidant and free radical-scavenging activities. The earlier studies have reported that grape seed extract exhibits broad-spectrum pharmacological activities. Therefore, studying the hepatoprotective effects and elucidation of mechanisms of action of the Indian Variety, Manjari Medika grape seed extract (GSE), may give an insight into therapeutic benefits.

Probiotic Characterization of Arsenic-resistant Lactic Acid Bacteria for Possible Application as Arsenic Bioremediation Tool in Fish for Safe Fish Food Production.

Arsenic (As) contamination of water and food is a global problem posing a severe threat to environmental and human health; therefore, fish as an aquatic animal is immensely affected by the hazardous impacts of As. The present study aimed to explore the As-resistant probiotic bacteria and characterize their potential for applying as an As bioremediation tool in fish. As-resistant lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from sludge samples of an old stabilization pond/lagoon of wastewater treatment plant using spared plate techniques.

Reducing Stress and Burnout in Military Healthcare Professionals Through Mind-Body Medicine: A Pilot Program.

Introduction: A 6-week mindfulness training course, the Mind-Body Medicine (MBM) pilot program for staff, was implemented at a large military treatment facility to examine the preliminary efficacy of the program in reducing stress and burnout in military healthcare professionals.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of data collected from a single-arm prospective MBM pilot program. The program was designed to help staff members increase their awareness of burnout and its consequences and to learn how to utilize mindfulness-based self-care practices as a means for reducing stress and preventing burnout at work.