Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: How Superbugs Could Affect Routine Infections
Introduction Over the last few decades, antibiotic resistance—often referred to as the rise of “superbugs”—has developed into one of the most critical global public health threats. Antibiotics, once the miracle drugs for controlling bacterial infections ranging from strep throat to...
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Allergies Getting Worse? How Climate Change Is Extending Allergy Seasons
Introduction Does it feel like your spring sneezing fits begin earlier and linger longer each year? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a sudden surge in fall allergy symptoms that used to taper off more quickly? Climate change is reshaping our planet...
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Genetic Testing for Health Risks: What You Can Learn and Its Limitations
Introduction Genetic testing helps people understand parts of their DNA that may influence health risks. DNA carries instructions that tell the body how to work. In some people, small variations in these instructions can increase the chance of certain diseases. ...
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