Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: What’s the difference between viruses and bacteria? Peggy Anderson Moore Dr. James Prescribes Bacteria and viruses are often lumped together […]
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Bodywork: Understanding infection after a bug bite
How would an insect bite cause a staph infection? Do bugs carry staph that can infect humans?
Bodywork: An introduction to the gut microbiome
I’ve heard products advertising their benefits for “gut health.” What exactly is that, and how would I even know if my gut is healthy – or not?
Bodywork: Do adults need whooping cough boosters to protect newborns?
My daughter is pregnant, and she’s asked me to get a whooping cough booster shot. If I received all the required boosters as a child, is it really necessary?
Ask Dr. McEver: How Yellowstone’s hot springs paved the way for DNA testing
How can a bacteria found in a hot spring play a role in decoding human genes?
Are we too clean for our own good?
Mounting research suggests our quest to be clean might make children sicker, not healthier.
