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03/09/2018 / By David Williams

Copper-infused hospital clothing could reduce risk of infection outbreaks, research finds

It is likely that you come across many different sources of bacteria as you go about your life every single day. Fortunately, your immune system is working hard in the background to prevent you from catching most diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals face the exact same problems that […]

02/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Doctors still doling out antibiotics “prophylactically” for sore throats despite complete ineffectiveness

Don’t always listen to your doctor’s orders. Even though they’ve been advised “to stop giving antibiotics to patients with sore throats,” the drugs are still being prescribed to patients instead of paracetamol, which is more effective. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the National Health Service’s (NHS) watchdog, and Public Health England (PHE), doctors […]

02/01/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Getting the flu is SAFER than getting the flu shot, warns doctor

Influenza season is upon us once again, and this year the mainstream media is going hog wild with reports about a deadly new strain of circulating “wild” flu that’s said to be exceptionally virulent. But before you rush out to get a flu shot as “protection,” you might want to take a closer look at […]

07/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

SHOCKING: Only three percent of general practitioners in the U.K. have had Lyme disease training

The vast majority of general practitioners in the United Kingdom are ill-equipped to handle Lyme disease. So much so that, according to Lyme Disease UK, a mere three percent of general practitioners have completed the free online course on Lyme disease being offered by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Taking into account the […]

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