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When Medicines Are the Enemy: The Rise of MRSA and Other Drug-Resistant "Superbugs"Overuse and misuse of antibiotics have created some truly frightening "superbugs" like MRSA and clostridium difficile ("C diff"). Here's what you need to know about superbugs. -
Superbugs : Are We Safe Anywhere?Superbugs transmit a certain kind of bacteria that is antibiotic resistant. This leads to illness, high medical bills, and even death.
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Protect Against Superbugs Naturally With These 5 Proven MethodsProtect yourself against these strong and stubborn superbugs naturally with these 5 proven methods. -
Understanding SuperbugsSuperbugs have made headlines over the course of the last year, sending panic and fear through the minds of parents. Superbugs must be controlled, but the first step is understanding how they work and how they can be avoided.
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Deadly Superbugs in 2009In 2009, doctors are facing antibiotic resistant superbugs like MRSA at ever increasing numbers in hospitals and within the general public. Treatments for these suberbug infections are becoming harder and harder to find. -
Is Your Supper Putting You at Risk for Superbugs?Feeding antibiotics to farmed animals has led to antibiotic-resistant superbugs
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What Are "Superbugs"? A Guide for ParentsSuperbugs are becoming a problem in the medical world.
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A Parent's Guide to SuperbugsEverything a parent needs to know about superbugs and treatments.
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New Superbugs Spreading from South AsiaPlastic surgery patients have carried a new superbug from south asia that could spread worldwide. -
Drug-Resistant Superbugs Infect Three People in USNDM-1, an antibiotic-resistant bacterial gene, has found its way to the United States from India. Could this be the next mass-infection? -
The Global Killer that is in Your Home: The Next Generation of SuperbugsPeople are sensitive to two things - the arrogance and ambivalence. With these words certainly raises hackles, but when he get for this is likely to exterminate the human race, we are certainly more healthy dose schedule indicated.
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Stopping Superbugs in Their Tracks: A Guide for FamiliesEverything you need to know about what a superbug is, does, and how to stop it from getting to your family.
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Cell Phones, Staph and Superbugs and My Sick ChildA recent study showed cell phones in hospitals harbor germs that can be passed on to patients. Teens pass around cell phones all the time. Are they upping the chance that they'll catch a nasty bug from someone in the group? -
How Alligators Could Help Cure Superbugs and Other DiseasesHopefully alligators will help doctors find ways to defeat some tough diseases
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Why Do Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics?Over the last 10 years, we have seen a number of bacteria-resistant superbugs emerging. Why?
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Gonorrhea Joins Ranks of Antibiotic-Resistant SuperbugsGonorrhea is the latest disease to become resistant to almost all types of antibiotics.
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Are MRSA Rates Really Declining?While one study has shown that hospitals are working harder to prevent health-care transmitted MRSA, Superbug infections are up globally.
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Antibiotic Resistance Enzyme: Klebsiella Pneumoniae Carbapenemase (KPC)The most fearful situation in medicine is when you face a disease that cannot be cured by any type of medication. Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) is that very example of fearful situation among bacterial cases. -
Antibiotics and the Link to Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)Are we now beginning to reap the consequences of antibiotic overuse? Can MRSA, sometimes referred to as a superbug, be linked to the indiscriminate and improper use of antibiotics? Are antibiotics used in poultry and livestock food sources linked to MRSA? -
Harder to Make Gonorrhea a GonerAccording a CDC report, the STD gonorrhea is among what they call other 'superbugs' that are resistant to common antibiotics -
Consider Adding Aspirin to Your Arsenal to Fight Staph InfectionFending off infection, even superbugs, without resort to antibiotics is a good, and obtainable, goal. Aspirin is surprisingly useful in infections and there are alternatives for kids who should not take aspirin. -
How Do Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics?Overuse of broad spectrum antibiotics have created superbugs such as Clostridium difficile (C. diff) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA). -
Cockroaches and Locusts May Be the New Answer for Fighting MRSA-SuperbugThe bacteria germ superbugs continue to escalate and new ones coming into existence. Something has to be done. Researchers have tapped into a completely unique resource. Cockroaches. Read how. -
Pandemics: Past and FuturePandemics are large outbreaks of infectious diseases which spread over large populations,even across continents. It is likely that we may see many more in future.....
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Obesity -- What is Causing the Epidemic of Weight Gain and How to Prevent ItMany factors have converged to make American-style food choices much more fattening than they were 30-50 years ago. This article offers a short list of what has changed and what we can to to prevent obesity in our lives.
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Alternate Health: The Use of Copper Anti Bacteria Properties in HospitalsExplain the use of copper in hospitals and some aspect of copper for consumption.
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Why is Bed Bug Infestation so Bad in the United States? is American Over-Use of Pesticides to Blame?As Americans are using harsh pesticides and chemicals to kill bed bugs is it making the problem worse? -
Food Safety and PasteurizationThe past year witnessed a number of big recalls, and in recent years a variety of foods and beverages were pulled from shelves after reports of sicknesses from foodborne microorganisms. -
Rapid Flu Test with Results in 30 MinutesIs it the flu, a cold or a bacterial infection? A fast test to screen for influenza virus takes the guesswork out of treatment. -
Using Essential Oils SafelyAromatherapy is a fabulous alternative medicine technique as well as an enjoyable way to increase relaxation and health. Using essential oils safely must is necessary. -
Why Did the President Declare a National Emergency when the H1N1 Flu Already Peaked Weeks Ago?Nutrition-based solutions or solving problems by increasing government power when handling a surge in patients - which is better? -
House QuotesA collection of memorable funny quotes from House MD
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Mouthwash is Poison!Do you know the dangers of using mouthwash? Do you know that many of the chemicals are toxic and unsafe for humans? This article explores the dangers associated with mouthwash use.
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Bacteria - The Good, the Bad and the UglyThis skin is the largest organ of our body and is capable of absorbing both good and bad bacteria. Yes, you heard right, good bacteria. There is good bacteria that lives on our skin and does not harm us.
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Prenatal Care and Swine Flu: Making a Plan on Antiviral Medication and MoreThe CDC advises that swine flu (H1N1) poses greater risks for pregnant women. How to respond to flu-like illness, including the use of antiviral medication, should be part of every pregnant woman's prenatal care plan. -
Swine Flu: Staying Safe at the Doctor's Office, School, and Other Dangerous PlacesSwine flu: staying safe at the doctor's office, school, and other dangerous places
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Now Available to Parents Everywhere! The PARANOIA Pill!Satire poking at the marketing towards paranoid and helicopter parents.
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Cockroaches May Cure IllnessThey're nasty and they're dirty... but they just might save your life. -
Top Nutrition Trends for 2010Prevailing health care and economic realities influence our day-to-day food buying decisions. Food producers are mixing foods that are old and familiar and pairing them with new and unexpected flavors, textures and seasoning. -
New Gonnorhea Strain - More Powerful Than the FirstGonorrhea has gotten more powerful over time. With no vaccine for the new strain, the infected now have little choice is suffering from the disease.
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