Antibiotics are medical marvels that have transformed once deadly bacterial infections into manageable conditions. But with a rise in antibiotic resistance that renders existing treatments ineffective ...

Antibiotics are indispensable for treating bacterial infections. But why are they sometimes ineffective, even when the bacteria are not resistant? In their latest study, researchers challenge the ...

Bacteria are outsmarting antibiotics, making infections harder to treat. India faces a significant challenge with high antibiotic resistance and usage. Common infections are now taking longer to heal.

Zuckerman is president of the National Center for Health Research and a former congressional investigator on FDA approval standards. Powers is professor of clinical medicine at George Washington ...

Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut ...

Doctors warn that frequent self-medication with painkillers, antibiotics or antacids may damage kidney function over time. Here's how common medicines affect kidney health.

When someone in your family gets sick or injured, being prepared matters. You never know when someone is going to come home with the sniffles or a skinned knee, so having a stocked medicine cabinet ...

Study reveals that Pseudomonas bacteria’s ability to resist toxic attacks from bacterial competitors leaves them more sensitive to antibiotics. Some bacteria use a kind of molecular ‘speargun’ to ...

Millions in low- and middle-income countries could miss out on lifesaving drugs NEWS ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Antibiotic production from big pharmaceutical companies has slowed significantly in the last ...

Fact checked by Sarah Scott Taking probiotics while on antibiotics does not significantly boost beneficial gut bacteria, according to new research.The findings debunk the previous notion that it's ...