Dietary methylglyoxal is a natural constituent of Manuka honey produced from Manuka flowers in New Zealand. It is known to possess both anticancer and antibacterial activity. Such observations prompted to investigate the ability of methylglyoxal as a potent drug against multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Results revealed that the strains were resistant to many drugs at high levels. The Tonawanda News (Tonawanda, NY) posted an informative article about honey including Manuka honey's effectiveness in wound healing and against ulcer-causing H. pylori. Warwick Daily News reports of research done by University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC) indicating that existing antibiotics may be more effective against drug-resistant infections if used in combination with manuka honey. NaturalNews.com published a story this week entitiled, "Scientists issue urgent world-wide warning on bacteria with superbug gene" in which features writer, S.L. Baker recommends investigating alternative treatments such as Manuka Honey. The only company to certify the active ingredient in its manuka honey products has welcomed the Waikato University discovery of a compound in New Zealand manuka tree nectar which converts to the honey’s antibacterial constituent. Researchers at Waikato University announce their discovery of a compound in manuka tree nectar which converts to the antibacterial ingredient that active manuka honey is known for.