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Can antibiotics treat human diseases in addition to bacterial infections?

According to researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago, the antibiotics used to treat common bacterial infections, like pneumonia and sinusitis, may also be used to treat human diseases, like cancer. Theoretically, at least. As outlined in a new Nature Communications study, the UIC College of Pharmacy team has shown in laboratory experiments that eukaryotic… Read More »

Higher rates of non-communicable diseases contribute to persisting mortality in people with HIV

A Danish study with data on people diagnosed with HIV between 1985 and 2017 shows dramatic declines in death rates over the course of the HIV epidemic. In the years since 2006, the mortality of people living with HIV who survived their first two years after HIV diagnosis was close to that of the general… Read More »

7 Diseases That Can Start With Your Gut Bacteria

7 Diseases That Can Start With Your Gut Bacteria 7 Diseases That Can Start With Your Gut Bacteria : Your gut environment that comprises a trillion of tiny microorganisms and all kinds of bacteria is responsible for many things. The most important one is breaking down and digesting food. However, a disrupted microbiota with an overgrowth… Read More »

What diseases are caused by poor diet

Are you skipping this important health habit? Even just a slight fracture in these areas can result in loss of independence. Kate Eller was a regional director of public affairs and marketing operations for Advocate Health Care. With our new LiveWell with Advocate Aurora Health mobile app, you can manage health and wellness for yourself… Read More »