Although the United States Food and Drug Administration has been warning about the excessive use of antibiotics in livestock, farmers are continuing to use the drugs on animals that will end up on dinner tables […]
Tag: Antibiotics
The Drugs Created To Help Us Are Fueling The Emergence Of Superbugs
Many bacterial staph infections, which are also known as MRSA, are becoming increasingly resistant to common treatment methods. As MRSA becomes harder to combat with typical medications, many people are starting to die or have […]
Scientists Warn The World May Be On The Brink Of An Antibiotic Apocalypse
Scientists who have found a new strain of bacteria that is resistant to drugs are warning modern day medicine could be be plunged back into the dark ages if a treatment is not found, or […]
Newly Discovered Bacterial Gene Could Result In A Serious Medical Crisis
Worry about the possibility of treatment-resistant super bacteria is continuing to grow, as scientists have recently identified a gene that makes bacteria immune to the polymyxin line of antibiotics. The polymyxin antibiotics are often used […]
Antibiotic Resistance Is Quickly Developing Into A Global Health Nightmare
Antibiotic resistance is becoming a deadly issue worldwide, as serious infections are becoming immune to common treatments, making them extremely difficult to manage. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that the problem is […]
Cockroaches Offer Humans Unexpected Uses And Innovations
While cockroaches are usually associated with filth and grime, they might actually be the secret to creating new antibiotics and preventing disease. Additionally, they can offer other beneficial purposes as well. In the environment, the […]
Oregon Teenager Is Diagnosed With Rare Case Of Bubonic Plague
Health officials in Oregon have confirmed that a teenage girl has contracted the bubonic plague – likely from a flea bite. Although the bubonic plague is very rare, it is usually treatable with a course […]
The Way Doctors Determine Treatment For Superbugs May Be Wrong
The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is growing at an alarming rate. New studies show that the single test – used for the past 50 years – to decide how to treat stubborn infections may be […]
California Close To Pass Law Preventing Antibiotics From Being Used To Fatten Livestock
California is expected to become the first U.S. state to pass legislation where farm animals can only be given human antibiotics if they’re actually sick, or at serious risk of getting sick, rather than as […]
New Study Finds Appendicitis May Not Require Surgery After All
There’s encouraging news for those with a sore appendix and dreading the inevitable surgery that comes from the condition. A new study by Finnish researchers shows that antibiotics may remove the need of surgery for […]