High Levels of Deadly Bacteria Revealed in Nation’s Pork Supply

February 1st, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Pigs

Deadly strains of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) are present in the nation’s meat supply, according to a new report published in the journal PLoS ONE titled, “MRSA in Conventional and Alternative Retail Pork Products.”

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Sip on This: Coffee Decreases Risk of Antibiotic Resistant MRSA Infection By Half

July 17th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger

Coffee

More interesting news to ponder over a cup of coffee: new research shows that coffee and tea drinkers have lower levels of an antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their noses than non-coffee or tea drinkers.

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