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An Antibiotic Scorecard For Your Favorite Fast Food Joints
The 25 largest fast food chains in the United States are getting schooled -- not surprisingly, the report card doesn't look so good.The meat sold by the nation's major fast food providers has been analyzed for its antibiotic content. The scorecard expo...
Antibiotics Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
Although most doctors agree that obesity, genetics and inactivity play a role in the development of diabetes, health professionals have yet to discover the true cause.A new study illustrates that Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the metabolic d...
Overprescription of Antibiotics Drives Major Public Health Concern
A survey conducted by researchers from George Washington, Cornell and Johns Hopkins universities uncovered disturbing findings about patients’ understanding, or lack of, the potential dangers of antibiotic use. The survey revealed a common misconception among ...