#Antibiotics

In people being treated for blood cancer, consuming sugar while on antibiotics boosted harm to the diversity of the gut microbiome.

People preparing for surgery should always have a bath or shower but not be shaved, and antibiotics should only be used to prevent infections before and during surgery, not afterwards, according to new guidelines from WHO that aim to save lives, cut costs…

Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. Is there a way out?

To battle antibiotic resistance, researchers are leaving no stone unturned, looking at folk traditions and harnessing AI to find new antibiotics.…

Limited access to medical professionals and irresponsible prescribing practices are contributing to antimicrobial resistance in low-resource settings.…

The last antimicrobial peptide was developed decades ago. Now, drug-resistant bacteria are forcing scientists to take a fresh look at this class of antibiotic. The last antimicrobial peptide was developed decades ago.…

Microbiologist Alexander Fleming’s 80-year-old advice is still key to protecting the efficacy of antibiotics. Microbiologist Alexander Fleming’s 80-year-old advice is still key to protecting the efficacy of antibiotics.

Medical microbiologist Heiman Wertheim explains why the physical appearance and labelling of antibiotics matter when trying to limit resistance.…

Antibiotics designed by artificial intelligence, immunotherapy for resistant infections and other highlights from studies and trials. Antibiotics designed by artificial intelligence, immunotherapy for resistant infections and other highlights from studies…

Governments must create meaningful incentives for biopharmaceutical companies to develop antimicrobial products. Governments must create meaningful incentives for biopharmaceutical companies to develop antimicrobial products.

Researchers have developed three new antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to combat tuberculosis and other drug-resistant pathogens.

At WIRED Health, British surgeon Ara Darzi said AI is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant infections. But a lack of incentives means innovation may not reach patients.

McDonald’s is jumping on the health-conscious bandwagon by using antibiotic-free chicken, removing preservatives and artificial colors, among other changes. Will it revive stagnant sales growth?…Read More

The recent discovery of the first pan-drug resistant ‘superbug’ in the U.S. has alarmed the medical community. What are the possible solutions?…Read More

As McDonald’s promises chicken free of human antibiotics, it wins on both food safety and marketing strategy. Experts discuss the gains -- and challenges -- for the company.…Read More

A breakthrough urine test could dramatically speed up how doctors treat urinary tract infections, identifying the right antibiotic in under six hours instead of waiting days.…

Antibiotics are accumulating in a major Brazilian river, especially during the dry season when pollution becomes more concentrated. Scientists even detected a banned drug inside fish sold for food, raising concerns about human exposure.…

Overprescribing antibiotics breeds antibiotic resistance. A new tool aims to lower a notably high rate of such prescriptions in Rwanda.