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By Jul 28, 2020
Health

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.
By Mar 3, 2020
Health

Modern surgery wouldn’t be possible without this one key drug

An excerpt from The Invention of Surgery, by David Schneider.
By Dec 20, 2019
Health

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
Health

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
Health

‘Prob-eye-otics’ could be the future of eye disease treatment

Ophthalmologists are feeling inspired by the eyeball microbiome.
By Jan 18, 2019
Health

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
Health

Antidepressants might contribute to antibiotic resistance

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By Apr 18, 2018
Health

My ancestor died of a splinter. Wait, what?

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By Mar 7, 2018
Health

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

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