The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

Bill Gates Accused Of Hiding STD And Secretly “Slipping” Antibiotics To Wife, According To Epstein Files

New Epstein files alleged Bill Gates caught an STD from Russian girl and slipped antibiotics to his then-wife Melinda.

Bored Panda · Feb 1

Epstein files: Bill Gates caught STD from Russian girls; asked for antibiotics to secretly give to his ex-wife Melinda

In newly released documents of Epstein files, an email caught everyone's attention as it mentioned Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who got sexually transmitted disease from “Russian girls.”

The Times of India · Jan 30

When should dentists prescribe antibiotics? Some countries don’t even have guidelines to answer this question

We’re all familiar with the idea that we have to use antibiotics wisely. You’ve probably seen a poster at your local health centre warning about their loss of effectiveness, and with good reason – bacterial resistance to these drugs is currently one of the biggest threats to global health.

The Conversation · Jan 29

Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the story

Imagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, “We’re out of options.” It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is pushing that scenario closer to becoming reality for an increasing number of people. In 2016, a woman from Nevada died from a bacterial…

The Conversation · Jan 21

Antibiotics Side Effects and Medication Reactions: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Worry

Learn about common antibiotics side effects and serious medication reactions, what's normal, and when symptoms mean it's time to contact a doctor for help.

Medical Daily · Jan 15

Metal compounds identified as potential new antibiotics, thanks to robots doing 'click chemistry'

Using robots and click chemistry, scientists built potential active ingredients for future antibiotics that contain metal.

LiveScience · Jan 12

Which European countries use the most antibiotics?

Antibiotic use varies greatly across Europe, and in some countries it is even increasing.

Euronews · Jan 3

The Guardian view on antibiotics: recent breakthroughs are great news, but humanity is losing the bigger race

Editorial: Our magic bullets are increasingly rare and ineffective. The golden age of discovery is over and the way we develop and use drugs needs to change

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

Georgia woman pops a pimple. Then she ends up in the ER: ‘Lesson learned’

Waking up to a pimple on the face can be annoying. That red dot, in any size, can throw a wrench in any plans. Some may wait for it to disappear on its own, or cover it with makeup and others will pick at it. While it may be quicker…

The Mary Sue · Dec 24, 2025

How displacement reshapes refugees’ gut health

Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most serious effects of displacement are harder to see. One example is how forced migration can change the bacteria in the gut that support immunity and long-term health.

The Conversation · Dec 24, 2025