Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection (CDI) happens when the bacteria multiply rapidly in the gut, releasing toxins that damage the colon lining and cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, ...

Dentists renewing their licenses in Georgia will need to complete a new survey to help the state better understand antibiotic prescribing habits. 11Alive Investigates learned about the Department of ...

An Ohio University researcher is leading a study that could pave the way for new treatments to prevent dangerous infections in heart failure patients. The American Heart Association has awarded a ...

Efficacy of Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase Inhibitors by Individual Genes in Homologous Recombination Repair Gene-Mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: A US Food and Drug ...

C. diff, short for Clostridioides difficile (formerly called Clostridum difficile), is a type of bacteria that can cause an infection in your colon, the longest part of your large intestine. In most ...

There are about half a million C. diff infections every year in the United States. About 30,000 people die from them annually. But if you’ve had C. diff, you’re more likely to get it again. About 1 in ...

ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development process as outlined in the ASCO ...

Dear Dr. Roach: About one year ago, I had Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) that was treated with 125 mg of vancomycin for about four weeks. I had none of the usual risk factors, and the cause was ...

The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines, announced Jan. 7 by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., include recommendations for more protein, less sugar and ultra-processed foods. The guidelines also loosen ...

(NEXSTAR) – The new U.S. dietary guidelines, unveiled to the public on Wednesday, include an upside-down food pyramid, lots of protein and a new take on alcohol consumption. The updated 2025-2030 ...

The Trump administration released updated U.S. dietary guidelines Wednesday, encouraging Americans to eat more protein and full-fat dairy while cutting back on ultra-processed foods and added sugars.

Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer. By Roni Caryn Rabin Ever since the ...