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Urgent warning issued over spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could reach UK

Antimicrobial resistant bacteria found to be spreading rapidly among severely malnourished children in Niger in ‘early warning’ to world

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6 Foods Labeled “Organic” That Wouldn’t Pass European Standards

Organic food is everywhere in American grocery stores. You see the green USDA Organic label and think you’re making a better choice. But not all “organic” foods are created equal. In fact, some foods labeled organic in the U.S. wouldn’t even make it onto shelves in Europe. The European Union…

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Think you’re allergic to penicillin? Pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not

Up to 20% of Americans report that they have a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% do

The Independent UK

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OpenAI’s Doomsday Prepper CEO Sam Altman Stockpiles ‘Guns, Gold, Potassium Iodide, Antibiotics, Batteries, Water, and Gas Masks’

Sam Altman’s survival stockpile reflects a culture of tech risk-awareness, bridging his AI leadership with deep concern over global catastrophic events.

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Caffeine may help E. coli resist antibiotics — but more research is needed

A laboratory experiment suggests caffeine may boost E. coli’s antibiotic resistance. However, whether this discovery applies to real-world infections in people is not yet known.

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Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure

Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for years – maybe since childhood, maybe because a parent told you so. The nurse nods, makes a note and moves on.

The Conversation

Mother’s instinct not addressed, report on death of boy sent home from Rotherham A&E says

Review of 2022 death of Yusuf Mahmud Nazir calls for national guidance on taking into account parents’ intuition

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Failings identified in care of boy who died after he was sent home from A&E

Five-year-old Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died at Sheffield Children’s Hospital in November 2022, eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital.

Evening Standard

Call for inquest into death of boy sent home from A&E as report reveals failings

Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died at Sheffield Children’s Hospital in November 2022, eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital.

Evening Standard

Report into death of boy sent home from A&E says family’s instinct not addressed

Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died in November 2022, eight days after he was sent home with antibiotics.

Evening Standard

Does yellow mucus mean you need antibiotics? What phlegm can – and can’t – say about your health

When you’re sick you’ll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it’s thicker or a different colour: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown.

The Conversation

Is US beef safe to eat? How worried should we be about ‘mad cow disease’, growth hormones and fatty meat?

Australians woke on Thursday to the surprising news the federal government had lifted decades-long biosecurity restrictions on beef from the United States.

The Conversation

Bacteria strain that is resistant to antibiotics is spreading in Europe, scientists warn

The strain was first identified nearly a decade ago in the Netherlands and Germany, and has since spread to at least nine other European countries, according to Danish research.

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How falling vaccination rates are fuelling the antibiotic resistance crisis

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest health threats we face today. It’s often blamed on the overuse of antibiotics, and for a good reason. But there’s another major factor quietly driving this crisis that doesn’t get as much attention: low vaccination rates.

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From painkillers to antibiotics: five medicines that could harm your hearing

When we think about the side effects of medicines, we might think of nausea, fatigue or dizziness. But there’s another, lesser-known risk that can have lasting – and sometimes permanent – consequences: hearing loss. A wide range of prescription and over-the-counter drugs are known to be ototoxic, meaning they can…

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10 Common Medications That Doctors No Longer Trust

Modern medicine has saved countless lives, eased unimaginable suffering, and extended human lifespans beyond what was once thought possible. Yet not every pill that once promised relief stands the test of time. Some medications once hailed as breakthroughs have fallen out of favor as new research reveals hidden dangers, questionable…

The Independent UK

New medical trial changes what we think about penicillin allergy

Removing incorrect labels could help improve care for patients while tackling antibiotic resistance and saving money for the NHS,

The Independent UK

Patients with penicillin allergy may benefit from further tests, study suggests

Removing incorrect penicillin allergy labels could improve care, reduce NHS costs and help tackle bacterial resistance, researchers said.

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9 Healthcare “Facts” That Were Quietly Proven False

For decades, people have trusted certain health tips as gospel—little nuggets of “wisdom” passed down through family, friends, or even medical professionals. Yet in the relentless march of scientific discovery, some of these long-held beliefs have quietly fallen apart under the microscope of modern research. While a few myths still…

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‘Delay is catastrophic’: how simple solutions could save thousands of African children in comas

Analysis finds key to survival for children arriving at hospitals in an unresponsive state is a quick dose of drugs and fast specialist care

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9 Prescription Habits That Shorten Life Expectancy—And Are Still Legal

We trust prescriptions because they come from doctors and pharmacies, not street dealers. But the truth is, some legal prescription habits carry serious long-term risks that can quietly chip away at your health and life expectancy. Millions of Americans follow routines that seem normal, even responsible—yet they may be doing…

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“You Can Target Fat”: 59 Debunked Health And Wellness Myths Everyone Need To Know

Who do you trust when everyone claims to have the answer?

The Conversation

Could faecal transplants cause long-term health problems?

Keeping a healthy mix of friendly microbes in the gut – known as eubiosis – is crucial for good health. When that delicate balance is thrown off – often by antibiotics, diet or illness – the result can be a range of issues, from digestive problems to more serious conditions…

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“Babies Below 6 Months Shouldn’t Drink Water”: 32 Facts That Really Should Be Common Knowledge

There are some fundamental things about being a human being in the modern world that everyone should strive to know.

LiveScience

Superbugs evolve inside the human body — tracking them in real time could help save patients, scientists say

A new proof-of-concept study explored the feasibility of tracking the evolution of superbug infections in real time to help save infected patients.

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