MRSA & Hygiene
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How dental work helps baby
Pregnant women and their babies may benefit from the care of a dentist, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Bug-laden cleaning cloths risk health
Cleaning cloths used in restaurants and take-away kitchens were found to contain unacceptable levels of bacteria, including listeria, researchers are set to warn today. Read more
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Killer cockroaches could aid mankind
Can anything good come out of a cockroach? Yes, according to British scientists. Read more
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Medical tourism brings superbug to UK
UK "medical tourists" travelling to India for treatment have returned as carriers of a lethal new mutant infection, experts have warned. Read more
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Scientists hope for yo-yo upswing
The yo-yo drops in and out of fashion as a child play-thing – and now medical scientists are hoping a trendy variant will capture young imaginations. Read more
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Tooth-brushing may prevent heart disease
People who fail to brush their teeth increase their risk of developing heart disease, researchers warned today. Read more
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Acupuncture infection warning
Infections transmitted by acupuncture are a growing health problem worldwide, experts warn today. Read more
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Support that saves baby lives
Setting up women’s support groups in poor areas can make a dramatic difference to the welfare of mothers and their babies, researchers reported today. Read more
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How bad cleaning aggravates super-bug risk
Badly applied disinfectants could aggravate the risk of drug-resistant bacteria emerging, researchers warned today. Read more
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Handwashing day highlights global hygiene pleas
Shame may play a key role in improving hygiene and preventing infection, British experts said today – designated Global Handwashing Day by campaigners. Read more