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The Biggest, Baddest Superbug Threats to Your Health
By Catherine Roberts Your Health

The Biggest, Baddest Superbug Threats to Your Health

Over the past decade, there has been a lot of news coverage on superbugs that have made their way to North America and pose threats to the health of the general public. While many of the superbugs have only affected a small number of people, some of them are highly dangerous and many can cause […]

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Possible Breakthrough for C. Difficile In Hospital Patients: Probiotics Could Be The Key
By Catherine Roberts Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Possible Breakthrough for C. Difficile In Hospital Patients: Probiotics Could Be The Key

A new treatment may have been discovered for patients at risk for C. difficile. Clostridium difficile colitis is a dangerous and antibiotic resistant pathogen. It is an infection of the colon and can cause perforation of the colon and peritonitis. The study looked at preventative measures for C. difficile. Researchers studied 20 randomized control trials, looking at […]

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