Honey Cure All

Australian researchers have discovered that Manuka honey can kill bacteria and pathogens.  None of the bacteria used to test the honey, including flesh eating super bugs, built up any immunity. Given this new study, published in this month's European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, antibiotic and antiseptic cream may soon be replaced with honey.

Story suggested by Stephen Thomas.

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