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CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters

Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds

Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors
Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments

Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat
Studies show it's worsening while there are few new drugs in pipeline

Pumpkin May Fight Yeast Infections
Age-old folk remedy may lead to new antibiotic therapy, study finds

After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study
Three-day course relieves pain as well as seven-day regimen, researchers find

Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study
Adverse drug reactions cause more than half a million outpatient visits a year, researchers find

Antibiotics Bought Easily on the Internet
Study found 138 sites that sold them illegally, without a prescription

Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics
Could lead to better treatment decisions for respiratory infections, experts say

New Antibiotics May Target Cancer-Causing Proteins
Anti-cancer use of thiazoles could be possible, research suggests