antibiotics

How A Garbage Fire Could Lead To New Antibiotics

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The Age Of The Superbug Is Already Here, Scientists Warn

The U.N. is convening a landmark meeting this week on antibiotic resistance, but scientists are concerned the action may be too late.
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Babies Given Antibiotics Are More Likely To Develop Eczema

The association was stronger if patients received antibiotics more than once.
By Reuters

The Hidden Costs Of Food

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It's Here: A Mutant Superbug Has Been Discovered In The U.S.

The infection resists the treatment of last resort, meaning "the medicine cabinet is empty for some patients," the CDC director said.
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How Antibiotics Could Be Changing Your Kids' Gut Bacteria For The Worse

The more courses of antibiotics a child had, the higher their risk for developing asthma and becoming overweight.
By Agata Blaszczak Boxe, LiveScience.com

Tiny Quantum Dots May Spell Doom For Deadly Superbug Infections

Scientists say the light-activated nanoparticles wipe out infectious bacteria without harming healthy cells
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Doctors Learn New Tricks To Avoid Overprescribing Antibiotics

Offering patients home remedies or over-the-counter drug recommendations can help cut back on unnecessary antibiotics for coughs and colds.
By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

It’s The Beginning Of The End For Meat Raised With Antibiotics

2016 could see a big crackdown on the "sub-therapeutic" use of antibiotics for healthy livestock.
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Unethical Online Pharmacies Are Fueling The Rise Of 'Superbugs'

Using antibiotics without a prescription is relatively common in low- and middle-income countries.
By Kate Kelland, Reuters