Opioid use may weaken immune systems, leaving patients more vulnerable to infection, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

New research from the University of Georgia suggests that opioid use could make patients more vulnerable to infections.

Opioids affect both the gut and the immune system, said Summer Thompson, an assistant professor studying gut-brain ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD Key Takeaways Eat foods with probiotics like yogurt and kefir to help replenish ...

A new UGA study suggests opioid use may weaken the immune system by altering gut bacteria, leaving patients more vulnerable ...

C. diff, which is short for Clostridioides difficile, is a type of bacteria that may cause serious problems in the digestive system. It is one of the most common causes of diarrhea linked to ...

Nearly half a million people in the United States suffer from an intestinal infection called Clostridium difficile each year. Approximately half of those individuals become sick enough to require ...

SEATTLE – Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a stealthy threat. It infects more than 500,000 people in the United States each year, and kills up to 30,000. It is a leading cause of ...

Late last year, The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health in Cincinnati received a first-place award in a multi-state competition for its efforts to reduce Clostridium difficile infections among inpatients.

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