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You know the line: not all bugs need drugs. During World Antibiotic Awareness Week, put forward by the World Health Organization (WHO), we want to draw attention to the misuse...

You get sick. You see the doctor. You get a prescription for antibiotics. Then you’re all fixed up, right? Not necessarily. You see, antibiotics work by killing bacteria – but...

There are various times during the year when holiday traditions mean lots of sugary treats around the house to indulge our sweet tooth. These chocolates and candies are a delight...

Antibiotics play an essential role in modern medicine. And while they are sometimes absolutely vital, they can cause obvious side effects that can pose certain risks for people’s health. According...

Craving a delicious cupcake or slice of apple pie while at the same time trying to stick to a healthier diet? You know you should stick to the great lunch...

That burning feeling in your stomach? It might be more than a bit of indigestion. Ulcers of the stomach or upper small intestine, known together as peptic ulcers, can occur...

Feeling bloated? You’re not alone. That distended stretched out feeling is one of the most common digestive complaints. Is it normal to feel bloated after you eat? That is a...

Had a stomach bug lately? Gastroenteritis, also known as the stomach flu or food poisoning, is no picnic. Gastroenteritis means inflammation of the gut; however, the inflammation occurs in response...

Kills 99% of germs. Sounds pretty good, right, especially when we are trying to disinfect our countertops and keep loved ones from getting ill, but did you ever stop to...

Most of us frown when we read the word bacteria, immediately thinking about what lurks on the surfaces of public toilets! While that might be true (public bathrooms are notoriously...