Patients with a sore throat are more than twice as likely to be given antibiotics by a pharmacist through England's Pharmacy ...

Microplastics provide an excellent bacterial breeding ground that may be contributing to the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, a new study says.

Pharmacies in England are twice as likely to prescribe antibiotics for a sore throat compared to those in Wales, according to ...

A study published in Nature Communications has revealed novel insights into bacterial resistance and offers a promising ...

Groundbreaking research reveals antibiotics pose no threat to brain health in older adults, offering relief to seniors who ...

Dechra Launches DuOtic®: The First Antibiotic-Free Otitis Externa Treatment for Dogs. News release. Dechra. March 12, 2025.

As well as degrading proteins, the proteosome surprisingly also functions in human defence against bacterial infection. By ...

"A urine test is easy to order—but that doesn’t mean it’s always the right thing to do," writes Dr. Nick Schneeman.

Bacterial vaginosis, which is caused by bacteria overgrowing in the vagina, can be hard to treat, with women often ...

Treating babies with antibiotics produce short-term microbiome changes that raise their risk for childhood asthma.

Antibiotics can cause side effects, such as abdominal pain and loss of appetite. Eating certain foods may help prevent these types of side effects. Antibiotics are medications that fight bacteria.

“The reduction may reflect changes in antimicrobial use policies, including restrictions on tetracyclines and penicillins in food-producing animals. Also, vaccine protection against Salmonella species ...