There’s no question that antibiotics when given appropriately, save lives. But they’re not always used appropriately. Antibiotic overuse doesn’t just lead to drug-resistant superbugs, it may also permanently wipe out the body’s good bacteria. We…
Researchers have designed a smart bandage that could eventually heal chronic wounds or battlefield injuries with every fiber of its being; the study was conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Harvard Medical School and MIT….
New study claims, consuming cranberry products may be a low risk, cheap and effective way to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C, fiber and vitamin E. UTIs…
Taking a proper dose of antibiotics can help with a rapid reduction in the number of bacteria, but is it essential to finish taking a prescribed course of antibiotics, even if you feel better? Some…
Antibiotics may double the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy, a new study suggests. A major review involving more than 95,000 women has found five common classes of the drug were associated with an increased…
New research shows that the phenolic extract from maple syrup can boost antibiotics’ efficacy in fighting off infection. They found that the extract increased the permeability of the bacteria, suggesting that it helps antibiotics gain…
Researchers from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the US developed an automated diagnostic test reader for antimicrobial resistance using a smartphone that can help people in remote areas with limited resources conduct routine…
Scientists claim to have developed tiny, star-shaped molecules which may effectively wipe out deadly bacteria that can no longer be killed by current antibiotics. The study holds promise for a new treatment method against antibiotic-resistant…
Research presented (6 September, 2016) at this year’s European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in London, UK shows that exposure to antibiotics early in life is related to increased risk of developing allergies later in…