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Doctors are more likely to Prescribe Antibiotics at the end of the Day
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 06, 2014 04:07 PM EDTAccording to researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, doctors are more likely to prescribe antibiotics at the end of the day.
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Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Use in Kids Under Two is linked to Obesity Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 29, 2014 04:05 PM EDTExposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics before the age of two can increase children's risk of obesity, a new study found.
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CDC: About Five Percent of Young American Women have Chlamydia
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 26, 2014 11:12 AM EDTA new federal report found that almost five percent of young American women have chlamydia.
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Old Drug Has The Potential To Be The New Antibiotics
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 23, 2014 10:45 AM EDTAn anticonvulsant drug may help in developing a new class of antibiotics, according to a new study.
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Study Explains How Bacteria Resist Antibiotics In Hospitals
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 18, 2014 10:16 AM EDTResearchers have discovered a key factor that explains why antibiotic-resistant bacteria can thrive in a hospital setting, according to a new study.
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Longer Hospital Stays increase Risk of Infection
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 08, 2014 01:54 PM EDTAccording to a new study, the longer people stay at the hospital, the more likely they will get infected with drug-resistant bacteria.
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Perdue to Stop Using Antibiotics on Hatching Eggs
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 04, 2014 10:17 AM EDTPerdue Farms announced that it has successfully stopped using antibiotics on eggs that are ready to hatch.
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FDA Not Required to Hold Public Hearings about Antibiotic Use in Animal Feed
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 25, 2014 03:22 PM EDTThe 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the FDA is not legally required to hold public hearings when evaluating the potential health risks involved with using antibiotics in animal feed.
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Single Protein could Boost Body’s Ability to Fight Viral Infections
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 12, 2014 12:04 PM EDTA new study identified a single protein that can boost the body's ability to fight viral infections.
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Doctors Overprescribe Antibiotics for Bronchitis, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | May 21, 2014 10:10 AM EDTA new study found that seven out of 10 patients who seek medical care for acute bronchitis get antibiotics.
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WHO Declares Drug Resistant Superbugs a Global Threat
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 30, 2014 09:37 AM EDTIn a new report, WHO declared drug resistant superbugs a global threat.
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Bearded Dragon Tied to Salmonella Outbreak in 31 States
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 25, 2014 09:27 AM EDTThe CDC reported that the bearded dragon is most likely the culprit behind the Salmonella outbreak.
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Antibiotic Chemicals Accumulating in Human Noses
By Christine Hsu | Apr 08, 2014 05:02 PM EDTAntibiotic chemicals may be accumulating in our noses, according to a new study.
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Probiotics May Be Better Alternative For Treating Yeast Infections
By Christine Hsu | Feb 19, 2014 04:31 PM ESTProbiotic bacteria may be a better alternative to using antibiotic drugs for treating vaginal thrush or yeast infections.
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Report Claims FDA Knowingly Approved “High-Risk” Antibiotics
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 30, 2014 01:56 PM ESTThe Natural Resources Defense Council reported that the FDA approved 18 "high risk" antibiotics for farm use.
