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The last 12 months have been quite remarkable in the world of science. New drugs, devices and treatments have debuted that significantly impact the health and wellness of both men and women. From superbug breakthroughs to radically new vaginal yeast infection treatments, medicinal improvements are very much on the rise.

The Superbug Killer. Researchers have discovered a new a way to fight resistant bacteria. Bisphosphonates are compounds found in the drug Didronel and have been found to prevent superbugs from sharing their DNA, thereby preventing the spread of resistant strains. They also kill cells that have a tendency to harbor resistant DNA, which in turn eliminates the most dangerous germs. Learn more with this illustrated explanation of how bisphosphonates fight germs.

Win The Battle Against Candida. Probiotics are the latest rage in alternative and traditional western medicine alike. When we take antibiotics, the drugs wipe out all the bacteria in our bodies ... both the good and the bad. When we lose our friendly bacteria -- the bacteria that eats candida -- we may experience and overgrowth of Candida that can't be torturous to fight. Probiotics are the friendly bacteria that feed on yeast. Probiotics are the good guys, without them yeast, or Candida, can take over. Probiotics can prevent or even cure yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. The probiotic pill, Fem-Dophilus, eliminates up to 90% of vaginal bacterial infections and can significantly reduce yeast growth by coating the lining of vaginal tissues and producing acids that keep pathogens from taking over. When women take antibiotics, Fem-Dophilus doubles the drugs' effectiveness by recolonizing the vagina with healthy flora. Learn more about Fem-Dophilus.

Read on to learn more about recent scientific breakthroughs in the medical world.