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Health - November 6, 2009
Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says
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CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
Health - November 2, 2009
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters
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Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
Health - November 1, 2009
Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds
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1960s-Era Antibiotics Show First Signs of Failing in Some Infections
Science - October 30, 2009
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria strike drug of last resort.
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Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat
Health - October 30, 2009
Studies show it's worsening while there are few new drugs in pipeline
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Pumpkin May Fight Yeast Infections
Health - October 30, 2009
Age-old folk remedy may lead to new antibiotic therapy, study finds
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Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors
Health - October 30, 2009
Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments
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After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study
Health - October 23, 2009
Three-day course relieves pain as well as seven-day regimen, researchers find
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Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study
Health - September 28, 2009
Adverse drug reactions cause more than half a million outpatient visits a year, researchers find
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Antibiotics Bought Easily on the Internet
Health - September 15, 2009
Study found 138 sites that sold them illegally, without a prescription
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Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics
Health - September 8, 2009
Could lead to better treatment decisions for respiratory infections, experts say
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Health Buzz: Americans Living Longer and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - August 20, 2009
4 "harmless" acts that might give you food poisoning; figuring out when kids need antibiotics.
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It’s Still Hard to Know When Kids Need Antibiotics
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - August 19, 2009
Doctors do less prescribing for ear infections and colds.
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New Antibiotics May Target Cancer-Causing Proteins
Health - August 12, 2009
Anti-cancer use of thiazoles could be possible, research suggests
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Changes Reduced Infections From Medical Abortion
Health - July 8, 2009
Differences in drug use, delivery made a measurable impact in Planned Parenthood study
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Sepsis Treatment Offers Lifesaving Potential
Health - June 16, 2009
Blood-cleansing therapy used in Japan warrants further study: researchers
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'Nanotechnology' May Simplify Antibiotic Treatment
Health - May 19, 2009
Study using nanoparticles in aerosal spray shows promise
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New Paint Shows Germ-Fighting Potential
Health - May 9, 2009
It may thwart hospital 'superbugs,' viruses and mold, scientists say
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New Antibiotic Could Shorten TB Treatment
Health - April 2, 2009
Less time to completion may boost patient compliance, outcomes, researchers say
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Health Tip: Understanding Antibiotic Resistance
Health - March 5, 2009
What you can do to help prevent it
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Engineered Viruses Could Battle Superbugs
Health - March 4, 2009
Researchers say they disabled bacterial defenses, making antibiotics more effective
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Travel Safety Can Be a Passport to Good Health
Health - February 28, 2009
Just because it's a resort, doesn't mean precautions should be abandoned, experts note
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Diagnosing Strep Key to Curbing Rheumatic Heart Disease
Health - February 26, 2009
Untreated, one throat strain can lead to damaging fever, physicians warn
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Antibiotic Combo Fights Resistant TB
Health - February 26, 2009
2 FDA-approved drugs inhibit both normal and virulent strains, study finds
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Antibiotic-Resistant Meningitis Reported in U.S.
Health - February 25, 2009
Health officials worry that overuse of antibiotics may be to blame
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