The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

My gut health struggled while taking a course of antibiotics, so I asked a dietitian how best to support it

A dietitian explains how to gently support gut health

Fit & Well · Apr 16

Drought could be making antibiotic resistance worse, scientists say

Antibiotic resistance is often associated with hospitals and the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture. Both are genuine problems, but new research suggests another potential culprit that many people haven’t considered – droughts caused by climate change.

The Conversation · Apr 15

Healing Through Diet: Foods That Support Recovery in Pets

Just like humans, pets require targeted nutrition during recovery. Illness and injury can weaken the body, reduce appetite, and slow down healing. A nutrient-rich, easily digestible diet helps rebuild tissues, boost immunity, and restore vitality. Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, or small animal, providing the right foods can…

Times Pets · Apr 15

It’s now easier to get antibiotics for UTIs. But here’s what to do if your symptoms don’t go away

You wake up with that familiar urgency to go to the toilet and burning when you pee – and no matter how many times you go, that urgency doesn’t let up. You know exactly what it is: a urinary tract infection, or UTI.

The Conversation · Apr 7

God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India

With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the…

Newslaundry · Apr 4

Superbugs on your plate: how antimicrobial resistance spreads through food

From the moment raw ingredients are harvested to when you cook and eat a meal, an invisible process is taking place: the growth of antimicrobial resistance. This happens when microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and so on) stop responding to antibiotics or disinfectants.

The Conversation · Apr 1

Scientists have discovered an 'Achilles' heel' in deadly superbugs

In a mouse study, scientists found that a bacterial sugar can be exploited to disable dangerous antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

LiveScience · Mar 31

The meningitis vaccine now sits at the centre of two health crises

The UK has recently seen a resurgence of meningococcal B (MenB) disease, with a cluster of cases in Kent described as “unprecedented” by the health secretary, Wes Streeting. As attention turns from the current MenB outbreak to how to prevent future outbreaks, another challenge is also growing: gonorrhoea is becoming…

The Conversation · Mar 30

New Antibiotic Kills Drug‑Resistant Superbugs — First of Its Kind in Decades

Doctors have been warning patients about the growing threat of “superbugs” for years. These bacteria no longer respond to existing treatments, leaving patients vulnerable to...

Saving Advice · Mar 28

Antibiotics Explained: How They Work, Types, and the Rising Risk of Resistance

Learn how antibiotics work, common types, and antibiotic resistance risks in bacterial infections, plus prevention and proper treatment strategies.

Medical Daily · Mar 28