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Science Feb 03

Hedgehogs are the cutest reminder that we shouldn’t overuse antibiotics

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

Science Jul 27

New antibiotic for deadly MRSA infections found right under our noses

Scientists find a drug for one of the world's most dangerous antibiotic-resistant diseases buried inside the human nose.

By Nsikan Akpan

Health May 26

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New ‘superbug’ becomes first drug-proof bacteria to hit U.S.

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Health Apr 01

Could a Medieval potion made of bile and garlic stop MRSA?

Scientists in the United Kingdom have found what they believe could be an unlikely treatment for the deadly and notoriously hard-to-kill MRSA superbug : a foul-smelling, Medieval concoction of garlic, wine and cow bile.

By Jaywon Choe

Science Oct 08

These six diseases should worry you more than Ebola

If you live in the U.S. and aren't traveling to West Africa, you're not likely to catch Ebola. But these six diseases should worry you -- especially if you're a parent with small children.

By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy

May 02

Nanosponges soak up superbugs and even snake venom in your blood

By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy

Drug-resistant bacteria are difficult to treat, even deadly. But instead of pummeling the bugs with drugs, what if you could soak them up with a sponge? That's what engineer Liangfang Zhang at the University of California San Diego is trying…

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Oct 22

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New Outbreaks of Drug-resistant Staph Infection Reported in Schools

Over the weekend, there were more reports of students being diagnosed with a dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph infection known as MRSA. A medical expert from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine explains the risks of the sometimes-deadly bacteria.

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