Being in day care as an infant increased a child’s risk of having stomach bugs in the first year of life, but it also had a protective effect after that.
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Tag Archives: Infections
Aspirin May Protect Against Staph Blood Infections
Taking a daily low-dose aspirin has been shown to protect against dying from a Staphylococcus aureus blood infection.
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Are You at Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections?
A quick sex quiz from researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine will give you a better idea of your chances of contracting a sexually transmitted infection.
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Well: Are You at Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections?
A quick sex quiz from researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine will give you a better idea of your chances of contracting a sexually transmitted infection.
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Well: Infections Tied to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Stomach and urinary tract infections are associated with a reduced risk for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Well: Hospital Infections With C. Difficile Level Off
The incidence of the potentially deadly bacterial infection known as Clostridium difficile has leveled off in recent years.
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Infections Tied to Cognitive Decline
Lower scores on tests of mental function were tied to exposure to common viruses and bacteria like herpes, cytomegalovirus, chlamydia and Helicobacter pylori.
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