The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.
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A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
Binary fission and counting microbes.
Durable power of attorney.
Procedures for Diagnostic Tests Related to the Digestive System
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