C. difficile deaths double in Britains dirty hospitals

The UKs National Health System is admired by many but in the last few years deaths from infections caught by patients whilst in hospital have caused many to fear admission for even minor surgery. MRSA was the...

Clostridium difficile kills ten patients a day

For over 30 years patients have been going into hospital for a cure only to be killed by the superbug Clostridium difficile. In 2004 there were 43,000 cases and in 2006 there were 66,000 cases, approximately 10%...

Canada Medical Procedure: Fecal Transplant Saves Lives

I am certain this will be making the rounds of the water cooler on Monday, frankly this is disgusting but important news.  I think I'm going to be sick! "Squeamish doctors afraid to use fecal enemas to treat...

Canned beans recalled Update 1

Update AP News 34 minutes ago: AP Company Recalls 15,000 Cases of BeansFriday August 3, 9:15 pm ET Wisconsin Company Recalling 15,000 Cases of Green Beans MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin company is voluntarily recalling 15,000 cases of green beans that federal officials...

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