The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

Flies carry bacteria – and some of those are resistant to antibiotics. What we found in three South African hospices

Houseflies live close to humans and domesticated animals and because they are so mobile they can easily spread bacteria that make people sick.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2024

‘It is a pandemic’: UK’s envoy on superbugs says scale of threat underestimated

Dame Sally Davies says action on deadly antibiotic-resistant infections must be prioritised

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024

The race against resistance: Reinforcing India's anti-infective arsenal

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis, threatening to undo decades of medical progress and plunge us into a post-antibiotic era where even minor infections could prove fatal. This silent pandemic demands immediate and decisive action from all stakeholders before we are left vulnerable to previously treatable infections. The…

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2024

Morning Mail: call for new senator penalties after Thorpe protest, salmon death mystery, terror attack in Turkey

Opposition Senate leader floats idea of penalties for bad behaviour; Australian-led study links an untreatable superbug to an antibiotic

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2024

5 medicines you should NOT mix with magnesium

Magnesium may not get sufficient credit for its contribution in managing a range of body functions, but things can get really troublesome when the levels of this important mineral go extremely low, and signs of a deficiency start showing. A vital mineral, magnesium supports over 300 biochemical processes in the…

The Times of India · Oct 23, 2024

Why does dairy make antibiotics less effective?

Dairy products can affect the way certain medications work. But why?

LiveScience · Oct 19, 2024

Antifungal resistance is not getting nearly as much attention as antibiotic resistance – yet the risks to global health are just as serious

Fungi are known for causing superficial infections of the nails, skin and hair, but they can also cause systemic infections that can have much more serious health implications. Indeed, over 6.5 million people are infected yearly with a life-threatening fungal infection, leading to 3.8 million deaths.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2024

Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in US

U.S. health officials say whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024

Over 600 viruses found on showerheads, toothbrushes; what this means for you

A rather astonishing research has discovered that there are hundreds of viruses in your shower head and toothbrush - with the majority being harmless to human beings yet may serve an important purpose in prevention of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The Times of India · Oct 11, 2024

Oral vaccines could provide relief for people who suffer regular UTIs. Here’s how they work

In a recent TikTok video, Australian media personality Abbie Chatfield shared she was starting a vaccine to protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024