Bacteria

Possible Link Between Bacteria Found in the Human Digestive System and Obesity

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity is more than a cosmetic concern because it increases a person's risk for developing high blood pressure, diabetes and many other serious health problems. It's well understood that consuming more calories than you expend through exercise and daily activities causes weight gain.

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Minnesota Health Officials Detect A Strain Of Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Meningococcal Bacteria In NW Minnesota

Updated prophylaxis recommendations are issued for physicians

February 8, 2008 -- The Minnesota and North Dakota Departments of Health today notified physicians that there have been three meningococcal cases over the past year (two cases in Minnesota in January 2008 and one case in North Dakota in January 2007), in which the strain was found to be resistant to quinolone antibiotics. These are the first known quinolone-resistant meningococcal cases in the United States.    » read more »

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