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The bacterium that causes infections of the urinary possess the molecular tools to steal what it needs from its hosts. Researchers, however, are attempting to turn the tables and use those tools to kill E. coli. ...more
March 4, 2009
Despite a growing public awareness, probiotics are still relatively new and remain under the microscope. ...more
January 8, 2009
It's a new way to push for patient safety: Don't pay hospitals when they commit certain errors. ...more
February 19, 2008
Iliana, 37, was healthy and in the prime of her life. One morning she awoke with symptoms of what she thought was a simple urinary tract infection. Little did she know at the time that her discomfort was the start of interstitial cystitis (IC) — a lifelong, yet treatable, inflammatory condition of the bladder. ...more
January 31, 2008
Facts Cut Fat Next time you're in need of a fast-food fix (once a year, right?), check the restaurant's nutrition guide before ordering. People eating comfort foods after a bad day ate 69 percent less when they checked the calorie content before digging in. "Unhappy people eat more fattening food because they believe it'll make them feel better," says lead author Nitika Garg of the University of Mississippi. "But knowing how unhealthy foods are takes away from the pleasure of eating them." Decrease your binge risk by always seeking the facts. menshealth.com ...more
October 18, 2007
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