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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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Bacteria Can Combat Dangerous Gas Leaks, Study Shows
By Kamal Nayan | Apr 29, 2014 09:33 AM EDTA single bacterial strain has the ability to mop up naturally-occurring and man-made leaks of natural gases before they are released into the atmosphere and cause global warming, according to a new research.
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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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U.S. Dollar Bill Contains over 3,000 Bacteria
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 24, 2014 09:29 AM EDTA new study found that one dollar bill contains roughly 3,000 different types of bacteria.
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Food Poisoning Risk Increases at a U.S. Restaurant
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 09, 2014 10:54 AM EDTResearchers found that eating at a restaurant as opposed to eating at home doubles one's risk of food poisoning
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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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Researchers Identify Good Bacteria That Protects Against HIV
By Kamal Nayan | Mar 31, 2014 09:29 AM EDTResearchers have been able to identify good bacteria that protect women from HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections, according to a new study.
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WHO Warns: Poor Diagnosis Tied to Multidrug-Resistant TB
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 20, 2014 03:32 PM EDTWHO stated that poor diagnosis is behind the recent surge in multi-drug resistant TB.
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Study Says It’s Okay to Follow the Five-Second Rule
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 13, 2014 03:46 PM EDTA new study found that the faster people pick up food from the floor, the less contaminated the food becomes.
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Stethoscopes Are More Contaminated than Physicians’ Hands
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 27, 2014 01:38 PM ESTA new study found that stethoscopes are more contaminated with bacteria than some areas of a physician's hand.
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Stress can Affect Children’s Immune System, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 19, 2014 02:47 PM ESTA new study reported that high stress levels can compromise children's immune systems.
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Multiple Sclerosis Sparked By Common Foodborne Bacteria
By Christine Hsu | Jan 28, 2014 06:08 PM ESTFood poisoning could trigger multiple sclerosis in people who are susceptible to the disease, a new study suggests.
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Bacteria Linked to Causing Premature Births
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 09, 2014 12:32 PM ESTA high concentration of bacteria could be tied to causing premature births, a new study reported.
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Objects Like Toys And Books Harbor Bacteria For Longer Periods
By Kamal Nayan | Dec 27, 2013 10:32 AM ESTStreptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes do persist on surfaces for far longer than anticipated, according to a new study.
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User Fee Could Curb Antibiotic Use on Farms
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 26, 2013 09:39 AM ESTIn a new report, researchers stated that a user fee for the non human use of antibiotics could be an effective way of reducing antibiotic usage on farms.
