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Reduce Hospital MRSA By Cleaning Surfaces Often Touched By Hand Says Scientist
Targeting surfaces often touched by hand in hospitals where MRSA is likely to be present, rather than concentrating on removing visible dirt only, could be a better way to stop the spread of the highly resistant bacteria says a UK scientist...
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Targeting surfaces often touched by hand in hospitals where MRSA is likely to be present, rather than concentrating on removing visible dirt only, could be a better way to stop the spread of the highly resistant bacteria says a UK scientist...
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Vitamin D Has No Effect On Overall Cancer Death Risk, Study
A new US study has concluded that Vitamin D has no effect on the overall risk of dying from cancer although higher levels of the vitamin may be linked with a decreased risk of dying from colorectal cancer...
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A new US study has concluded that Vitamin D has no effect on the overall risk of dying from cancer although higher levels of the vitamin may be linked with a decreased risk of dying from colorectal cancer...
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11 Per Cent Of American Men Have Concurrent Sexual Partners
A new US study has found that 11 per cent of American men have concurrent sexual partners, which is believed to contribute to the spread of HIV. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of North Carolina...
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A new US study has found that 11 per cent of American men have concurrent sexual partners, which is believed to contribute to the spread of HIV. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of North Carolina...
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