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Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with metabolic syndrome

Review Links H. pylori Infection With Metabolic Syndrome

Infection also linked to higher triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, BMI, HOMA-IR, systolic BP, lower HDL
The first vaccine to protect American travelers from cholera has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Cholera Vaccine for U.S. Travelers

Liquid vaccine Vaxchora approved for adults ages 18 to 64
Patients taking systemic glucocorticoids are at higher risk for community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Risk of S. aureus Bacteremia Up in Patients on Glucocorticoids

Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia risk rose along with the dosage
In order to avoid having infants with Zika-related birth defects

WHO Advises Delaying Pregnancy in Zika-Affected Areas

However, the CDC has decided against this kind of recommendation in the United States
Severely obese patients may have a higher risk of certain complications after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery than normal-weight patients

Post-CABG Infection Risk Up Significantly for Severely Obese

Excess weight also linked to extended hospital stays, researchers find
It may be possible to transmit Zika virus through oral sex

Zika Virus May Be Transmitted Through Oral Sex

New finding adds to growing evidence that sexual transmission of the virus more common than thought
Triclosan exposure affects the structure and diversity of the microbiome in adult zebrafish

Triclosan Exposure Affects Microbiome Structure, Diversity

Findings in adult zebrafish, with rapid shifts in structure and diversity with exposure

May 2016 Briefing – Infectious Disease

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for May 2016. This roundup includes the...
A woman from Honduras who apparently became infected with the Zika virus in her home country gave birth Tuesday in a New Jersey hospital to a baby girl with microcephaly

Baby With Zika-Related Microcephaly Born at N.J. Hospital

Mother apparently infected with Zika virus in her home country of Honduras
Women planning to become pregnant should wait at least eight weeks before trying to conceive if they or their partner live in -- or are returning from -- areas where Zika virus infections are occurring

WHO Changes Advisory Regarding Sexual Transmission of Zika

Women planning to conceive should now wait eight weeks if they or partner live in high Zika-risk areas