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Lactose Intolerance and Halitosis
Lactose intolerance and halitosis are commonly seen together, as bad breath (halitosis) is caused by bacteria that live inside the tongue and throat’s surfaces. These bacteria are dietary aids that help in digestion. Bacteria break down quickly, and since they are full of sulfur, bad breath abounds.

Published by Victoria Trix (11,062 pts ) on Nov 4, 2009 to
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Introduction to Microorganisms: Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi
Bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses, and helminthes are economically, ecologically, and medically important microorganisms. They are ubiquitous in nature. Learn about the bacteria, archaea, and the fungi in the Part I of this (2 part) series.

Published by J.Sace (4,258 pts ) on Oct 22, 2009 to
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Can Bacteria Help You Fight Colon Cancer?
For some time, there has been an association with diet and risk for colon cancer. Professor Stephen O’Keefe from the University of Pittsburgh has recently expounded on the growing body of evidence linking diet to the diversity of bacteria in your gut to the risk for colon cancer.

Published by kristenrosenthal (836 pts ) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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Treatment of MRSA Infections
MRSA is a dangerous bacterium that cannot be killed by standard antibiotics. Learn how MRSA infections are treated, both to kill the bacteria and to prevent more resistance from evolving.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Feb 24, 2009 to
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Symptoms of MRSA
MRSA is a superbug, frightening because it is resistant to common antibiotics. Signs and symptoms of MRSA vary depending on the type of infection. Find out what symptoms can be caused by MRSA.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Feb 24, 2009 to
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Where Did Superbugs Come From?
Superbugs are bacteria that are immune to antibiotics. Get the facts on the origins of superbugs, a frightening public health hazard.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Feb 23, 2009 to
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Protect Yourself From a Drug-Resistant Staph Infection
What is your risk for a drug-resistant staph infection? Learn how to prevent a deadly infection with drug-resistant MRSA.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Feb 23, 2009 to
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Staph Infection Treatment
Staph infection treatment may be conservative or aggressive, depending on the severity of the infection. Find out more about how staph infections are treated.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Feb 23, 2009 to
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New Technique Reveals Vast Array of Gut Bacteria
A new technique called pyrosequencing reveals that the diversity of gut bacteria is far more extensive than previous research has suggested.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts ) on Dec 29, 2008 to
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The Effects of Antibiotics on Gut Bacteria May be Permanent
A new technique called pyrosequencing reveals that the diversity of gut bacteria is far more extensive than previous research has suggested.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts ) on Dec 29, 2008 to
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