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By Jul 28, 2020
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Antibiotics could replace surgery for some kids with appendicitis

For certain groups, taking a course of antibiotics for appendicitis can be just as effective as surgery.
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Modern surgery wouldn’t be possible without this one key drug

An excerpt from The Invention of Surgery, by David Schneider.
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Your home’s microbiome, revealed

Here’s what you need to know about the bacteria, fungi, and viruses in your house.
By Oct 1, 2019
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Bacteria can change inside of us to beat antibiotics

New evidence reveals that sneaky cells allow diseases like UTIs to flare up over and over again.
By Jun 26, 2019
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‘Prob-eye-otics’ could be the future of eye disease treatment

Ophthalmologists are feeling inspired by the eyeball microbiome.
By Jan 18, 2019
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One-quarter of antibiotic prescriptions aren’t necessary

And that's a conservative estimate.
By Sep 28, 2018
Health

Many folks with appendicitis could skip surgery

A new study suggests a cocktail of antibiotics can work just as well.
By Sep 12, 2018
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Antidepressants might contribute to antibiotic resistance

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IBM wants to replace antibiotics with these big ol’ synthetic molecules

Researchers think the molecule might be better at keeping up with evolving bacteria.