Mutant menace: a drug-resistant bacterium invades Canada

Article Abstract:

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) has been present in the US since the 1980s, but has only recently begun to appear in Canadian hospitals. The bacterium poses no threat to healthy people, but could be fatal for people with weakened immune systems. Toronto, Ontario, has seen the most cases.

Hospitals, Demographic aspects

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Forever young: can hormones really stave off old age?

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Many people in the Baby-Boom generation are adopting healthy diets, exercise programs and consuming herbs and supplements in an effort to slow down the aging process. Some people are also turning to hormones such as DHEA and melatonin, but their effectiveness and safety remains controversial.

Aging, Usage, Prevention, Hormones, Longevity, Baby boom generation

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Outbreak: doctors are struggling to control drug-resistant bacteria

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Medical authorities say that drug-resistant bacteria are a major problem in the US and Canada, that could get worse if overprescription of antibiotics does not stop. Many bacteria have the ability to mutate when exposed to antibiotics, and Canada has battled outbreaks of VRE and MRSA.

Research, Streptococcal infections, Antibiotics, Complications and side effects, Viruses, Bacterial infections

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