Research Suggest Antibiotics in Infancy is Linked to Allergies in Childhood

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.09.2020 06:49 AM

A new research showed that too much penicillin and other antibiotics can affect a child later in life.

Antibiotics Misuse: How Rampant Is It In The US?

08.01.2019 10:27 AM

Doctors prescribe antibiotic medication to help kill bacteria that make people sick, but apparent misuse of antibiotics in the US has been revealed.

Experts Discuss the Risk of Self-Medicated Antibiotics

07.26.2019 02:30 AM

Self-medicating has prompted many doctors to issue a warning about the dangers and complications that might arise from continuing this dangerous habit.

Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock Has Given Rise to Drug-Resistant Germs

06.10.2019 06:02 AM

A brochure, by one of the largest manufacturers of drugs for animals, urged farmers to give antibiotics to every pig in their herds.

Manuka Honey May Provide a Breakthrough Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Infections

05.29.2019 15:26 PM

The results revealed that it was effective in killing antimicrobial resistant bacteria by 39 percent compared to 29 percent for antibiotics while improving the activity of some antibiotics that were unable to function effectively by themselves, honey and antibiotics combined killed 90 percent of the bacteria tested

Dangerous Pathogens Utilize This Sophisticated Machinery to Infect Hosts

05.17.2019 16:14 PM

The model revealed that the secretion system is composed of a distinct chamber and a long channel, like the chamber and barrel of a gun

Researchers Discovered Role of Bacteria in Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

05.13.2019 14:20 PM

This discovery offer is a better understanding of the interaction between bacteria and host tissue which might lead to more effective treatment strategies

Crocodile Blood: Could be the New Source for Antibiotics and HIV Cure

04.21.2019 06:49 AM

Crocodile blood components synthesized to reveal antibiotic and HIV suppression. Research into the antibiotic and other medicinal properties of crocodiles is not new but given the development of drug-tolerant bacteria and viruses and the waning effectiveness, the research seems to be getting some traction.

Hospital Patients Have “Superbug” Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on Their Hands in Early Hospital Stay, Study Says

04.13.2019 10:44 AM

Hospitals may need to expand the effort of washing hands to their patients For many years, it has become the custom of the hospitals to get their doctors, nurses, and others to wash their hands to prevent the spread of germs.

Ancient 425-Million-Year Old Bacteria ‘Enterococci’ Responsible For Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs

05.14.2017 19:17 PM

The root of why some superbugs are antibiotic resistant was discovered to be the enterococci bacteria which lived 425 million years ago.

Antibiotic-Resistance Microbes Had Predecessor 450-Million Years Ago Before The Mesozoic Era

05.13.2017 11:37 AM

Researcher learned about the gene evolution of Antibiotic resistance microbes while they found the oldest predecessor. This will help to find the cure for this deadly infection for hospitalized patients.

Scientists Have Clues To Developing New Drugs To Combat Antibiotics-Resistant Bacteria

05.11.2017 07:10 AM

A revolutionary discovery about the nature of bacterial protein leads to clues about how to develop drugs that can combat antibiotics-resistant bacteria.

New Defense Against Bacteria Found

05.09.2017 00:56 AM

Researchers find that we do not need to kill bacteria, but merely "gather" them, so that the body's natural resistance system can fight diseases.

Bacteriophages To Solve Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Infections

04.21.2017 02:51 AM

More bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics but a recent study shows how bacteriophages could be used to fight bacteria.

Antibiotics Can’t Be The Only Solution To Treat Infections As Researchers Invent A New Way To Tame Bacteria

04.13.2017 05:15 AM

A new research unveils a new process to reduce the use of antibiotics and to decrease the harmful effects of bacteria.

Maple Syrup Can Kill Superbugs By Enhancing The Power Of Antibiotics

04.04.2017 01:31 AM

Killing superbugs have become much easier. Scientists used maple syrup extracts to boost the antimicrobial potency of antibiotics. The extract increases the permeability of bacteria which let the antibiotics to attack bacteria cell easier.

Cattle Under Antibiotics Disrupts Soil Ecosystem, How Could It Be

03.29.2017 19:27 PM

Cattle under antibiotics cause the disruption the normal flora of the soil, a new research suggests.

Overuse Of Antibiotics, Big Threat For Bees & Humans

03.15.2017 05:59 AM

Researchers have found out that overuse of antibiotics is bad for bees and humans alike. A study conducted has found out that overuse of antibiotics is bad for humans and bees alike.

New Antibiotics Could Kill Superbugs Like MRSA In Minutes

02.06.2017 23:54 PM

There's a new antibiotic in town! This antibiotic is said to be capable of killing off antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA in just a span of minutes according to a new study.

Breastmilk Protein Can Eradicate Superbugs, Study Reveals

01.25.2016 06:44 AM

An emerging study hailed as a major discovery found that breast milk contains an antibiotic capable of treating drug-resistant bacteria.

New Blood Test Prevents Overusing Antibiotics

01.21.2016 08:50 AM

A newly discovered blood testing method allows healthcare providers to determine if a patient with a respiratory illness is suffering from a viral or bacterial infection, as well as other non-infectious diseases.