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World Service,1 min

Can rest be as effective as antibiotics if you're poorly?

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Doctors are under fire for overprescribing antibiotics, but this is often because patients demand them. These drugs only work with bacterial infections - but even then, you may find rest can be just as a good a cure and that it only takes a little longer to get better. Photo: Woman resting in bed Credit: Getty Images

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