Authors: Hermine V. Mkrtchyan, Charlotte A. Russell, Nan Wang, Ronald R. Cutler DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0054223 Abstract SummaryPublic restrooms harbor diverse antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could threaten community health. Researchers found 19 Staphylococcal species in samples from...
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Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Richard O. Phillips, Brian Rangers, Engy A. Mahrous, Richard E. Lee, Edward Tarelli, Kingsley B. Asiedu, Pamela L. Small, Mark H. Wansbrough-Jones DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000577 Abstract SummaryResearchers successfully detected mycolactone A/B...
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Authors: Tsai-Hsuan Tsai, Alice May-Kuen Wong, Chien-Lung Hsu, Kevin C. Tseng DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057452 Abstract SummaryNew iFit platform makes fitness testing game-like and engaging for elderly residents in assisted living. Study of 101 seniors found...
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Authors: Cheng-Che Shen, Yu-Wen Hu, Li-Yu Hu, Man-Hsin Hung, Tung-Ping Su, Min-Wei Huang, Chia-Fen Tsai, Shuo-Ming Ou, Sang-Hue Yen, Cheng-Hwai Tzeng, Tzeon-Jye Chiou, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Chia-Jen Liu DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057399 Abstract SummaryLarge Taiwan study of...
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Authors: Tsuyoshi Hamano, Naomi Kawakami, Xinjun Li, Kristina Sundquist DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0056680 Abstract SummaryA nationwide Swedish study of over 4 million adults found that living near fast food restaurants increases stroke risk by 6-12% for...
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