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Taking a Closer Look at Cavities

Though health officials constantly stress the need for rigorous dental hygiene, many people fail to heed this advice. Consequently, dentists spend many of their working hours filling in their patients’ cavities. Since cavities are so common, a number of ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

The Three Main Types of Ear Infection

Like every other part of the body, the ears are vulnerable to hostile invasions of bacteria and viruses. Ear infections are a frequent occurrence, especially among young children. In fact, infections of the ear are the second most prevalent ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Farm Animals and the Spread of Superbugs

The term “superbugs” is the source of much concern for health officials worldwide. These microbes have developed the ability to fight off antibiotics, making them much more difficult to destroy if they infect the body. While stories on antibiotic-resistant ,,,

Environment, Medical Conditions

Anxious? Depressed? Obese? Your Gut Bacteria Might Play a Role

Anxiety, depression and obesity are common problems that afflict millions of people in the United States. There are numerous potential factors that have been linked to each of these issues. Evidence suggests that that the microbes roaming our gut ,,,

Diet & Nutrition, Medical Conditions, The Human Body

The Many Organisms Riding the Subway

Numerous commuters take the subway to get to work and reach other destinations. In New York City alone, over 4.3 million people use this mode of transportation on a daily basis. Given all of this traffic, it shouldn’t come ,,,

Environment, Medical Conditions

Putting the CRE Superbug Under the Microscope

In modern times, bacterial infections are usually more of an irritant than serious threats to human health. Thanks largely to the introduction of antibiotics, millions have people have been able to beat back the onslaught of harmful microbes. Some ,,,

Environment, Medical Conditions

Studying the Spread of Disease

There are certain times of the year when bothersome diseases, such as colds and influenza, become especially commonplace and difficult to avoid. This fact explains why both “flu season” and “cold season” are well known terms. But how do ,,,

Environment, Medical Conditions

Taking the Wrong Medicine for Flu

Antibiotics have been hailed by many as a sort of wonderdrug, as they have successfully been used to fend off many types of harmful bacteria. These medicines can’t do everything, however, and are not a viable treatment method against ,,,

Medical Conditions, Medicine & Technology

Can Pneumonia Spread from Person to Person?

Even decades after the advent of antibiotics, pneumonia still manages to sicken many people every year. Consider that in the year 2006 alone, this disease was responsible for 55,477 deaths. Since pneumonia is still a fairly common problem, you ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Is It Necessary to Double-Check Strep Tests?

Sore throats are a common ailment in the United States, and they often indicate that a person has suffered a strep throat infection. Fortunately, testing for sore throat is a quick and rather painless process. To make certain that ,,,

Medical Conditions, Medicine & Technology, The Human Body

Bacteria

Taking a Closer Look at Cavities

The Three Main Types of Ear Infection

Farm Animals and the Spread of Superbugs

Anxious? Depressed? Obese? Your Gut Bacteria Might Play a Role

The Many Organisms Riding the Subway

Putting the CRE Superbug Under the Microscope

Studying the Spread of Disease

Taking the Wrong Medicine for Flu

Can Pneumonia Spread from Person to Person?

Is It Necessary to Double-Check Strep Tests?

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