Everyday Wild: How do preserved natural areas in the City of Edmonton contribute to adult perceptions of health and well-being?

This study used participant photography and semi-structured interviews with 33 participants to explore the perceived health and well-being effects of natural area parks in the City of Edmonton, Alberta. Findings include that the proximity of the natural areas to residences was essential as it allowed visits to be frequent and spontaneous. Participants appreciated the areas for their wild and natural character and that they existed for the benefit of other species. While in these areas, participants felt away from the city and valued having this feeling while in the middle of the city. The sense of being away gave people space to think, connect with themselves, and return refreshed to their lives. The natural areas facilitated connections to self, companions (including dog companions), and other visitors. Many participants felt a deep intimacy with the natural areas over time and connections to birds, animals, and trees that live in them

Distinct Salmonella Enteritidis lineages associated with enterocolitis in high-income settings and invasive disease in low-income settings.

An epidemiological paradox surrounds Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis. In high-income settings, it has been responsible for an epidemic of poultry-associated, self-limiting enterocolitis, whereas in sub-Saharan Africa it is a major cause of invasive nontyphoidal Salmonella disease, associated with high case fatality. By whole-genome sequence analysis of 675 isolates of S. Enteritidis from 45 countries, we show the existence of a global epidemic clade and two new clades of S. Enteritidis that are geographically restricted to distinct regions of Africa. The African isolates display genomic degradation, a novel prophage repertoire, and an expanded multidrug resistance plasmid. S. Enteritidis is a further example of a Salmonella serotype that displays niche plasticity, with distinct clades that enable it to become a prominent cause of gastroenteritis in association with the industrial production of eggs and of multidrug-resistant, bloodstream-invasive infection in Africa