Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Arizona romaine lettuce tied to nationwide E. coli outbreak: CDC
(HealthDay)—You may want to think twice about that Caesar salad.
Apr 13, 2018
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Artificial sweetener Splenda could intensify symptoms in those with Crohn's disease
In a study that has implications for humans with inflammatory diseases, researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and colleagues have found that, given over a six-week period, the artificial sweetener ...
Mar 15, 2018
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Medical research
Sugar-based compounds could lead to ways to bypass antibiotic resistance
Half of all women will experience the pain and burning of a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives. Most such infections can be successfully treated with antibiotics, but antibiotic resistance – the ...
Mar 8, 2018
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Antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria still high in humans, animals and food
Bacteria from humans and animals continue to show resistance to antimicrobials, according to a new report published today by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ...
Feb 27, 2018
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Infection outbreaks at hospitals could be reduced by copper-coated uniforms
Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals could soon be wearing uniforms brushed with tiny copper nanoparticles to reduce the spread of bacterial infections and viruses, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), at hospitals.
Feb 15, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Children's drug-resistant bugs could render common antibiotics ineffective
Rising levels of drug-resistance in bacteria that cause childhood infections could render common antibiotics ineffective, a study warns.
Feb 6, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Everything you need to know about fresh produce and E. coli
While the recent outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce has been declared over, Canadian public health officials are still working to determine the cause of the contamination.
Jan 23, 2018
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Health
National school lunch program aces safety test
The National School Lunch Program's strict safety standards work, which is good news for millions of children who participate in the program daily, according to a new University of Connecticut study.
Jan 19, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
E. coli outbreak in Canada, women at higher risk
Canada's public health agency warned Friday of an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that has mainly affected women, and has been linked to at least one death.
Dec 22, 2017
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Medical research
Bacteria may help babies' digestive tracts more than suspected, scientists find
Some of the first living things to greet a newborn baby do a lot more than coo or cuddle. In fact, they may actually help the little one's digestive system prepare for a lifetime of fighting off dangerous germs.
Nov 7, 2017
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