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Young mother died from sepsis after being prescribed wrong antibiotics

Aleisha Rochester, a bank worker from Croydon, died leaving a son, Xavier, now aged eight.

The Independent UK

Pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn

UK’s GSK is leading the way in research but AstraZeneca is not involved in the area, report finds

The Guardian - UK

37 Doctors Share Which Diseases Should Scare People More Than They Do

Advancements in technology and medicine have made many of us less worried about serious ailments. However, we tend to forget the potentially life-threatening consequences that these diseases bring, especially when not taken seriously. Here are examples from the people of Reddit, some of whom are medical professionals.

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Dermatologist‑Grade Acne Treatments: Retinoids, Benzoyl Peroxide, and Antibiotics Explained

Discover how dermatologist‑grade skincare with retinoid acne treatments, benzoyl peroxide, and topical acne antibiotics works together in prescription acne therapy for clearer, healthier skin.

Medical Daily

Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria

Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years – and for much of that time, we understood it to be more than just food.

The Conversation

Common Cold Remedies Guide: What Works, What Doesn't, and Safe Treatments to Try

Common cold remedies explained: what works for symptoms, what doesn't, and safe home treatments backed by medical guidance and research.

Medical Daily

55 Things Patients Do To Help Their Doctors And Nurses But They Have An Opposite Effect

Family members answering instead of letting the patient talk. Hoarding antibiotics in case you might need them later. Not knowing that an allergy is more serious than a simple side effect. These are just some of the ways patients try to be helpful to doctors and nurses that actually have…

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Ancient Ice Cave Bacterium Found in Romania Shows Resistance to Modern Antibiotics but Also Fights Superbugs

Ancient 5,000-year-old ice cave bacterium found in Romania resists key modern antibiotics yet kills dangerous superbugs, revealing both new medical opportunities and emerging climate-related risks.

Medical Daily

How Your Pet’s Gut Health Quietly Protects Their Immunity

When a pet looks healthy on the outside, we often assume everything inside is working just fine. A shiny coat, playful energy, and a good appetite reassure us. Yet, deep within your pet’s body lies a system so powerful that it influences almost every aspect of their health. The gut.…

Times Pets

Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate, new report shows

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia.

The Conversation

Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: Why Doctors Are Limiting and Cutting Back on Prescriptions

Antibiotic resistance is rising as doctors limit prescriptions to curb overuse, protect drug safety, and prevent deadly superbugs.

Medical Daily

Bulletin world briefing: Five killed in Spain apartment fire and Greenland tradition at risk

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Five killed in Spain apartment fire after becoming ‘trapped in attic storage room’ Greenland’s thousand-year-old tradition at risk due to climate change Three men sentenced to death in India for vicious rape and murder Ancient bacteria discovered in…

The Independent UK

Ancient bacteria found frozen in cave resistant to 10 types of antibiotics

5,000-year-old microorganism could add to the challenge of antibiotic resistance

The Independent UK

Ancient bacteria from 5,000-year-old ice reveals clues to fighting superbugs

A team of Romanian scientists drilled a 25-metre ice core from the Scǎrișoara Cave in search of clues for developing new medicines. The 5,000-year-old ice yielded samples of ancient bacteria.

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Researchers discover 5,000-year-old bacteria resistant to modern antibiotics

A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study.

Times Pets

FSA Warns Pet Owners About Dangerous Bacteria in Raw Pet Food

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) just dropped a serious warning for pet owners and pet food businesses after finding worrying levels of contamination in raw pet food across the UK. After checking hundreds of products, they found a lot of raw dog and cat food packed with harmful bacteria and…

The Conversation

Why ‘superbugs’ thrive in hospitals

Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the deaths of six patients, including adults and children, believed to have contracted fatal infections at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

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43 Healthcare Memes That You Might Enjoy, Unless You’re From The US

Sure, some countries do it better than others, but it would be pretty hard to find a healthcare system without any flaws. Whether it's piles of administrative work for doctors, or long hours in the waiting room for patients, there’s bound to be problems. So, we put together a list…

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Melinda French Gates Breaks Silence After Epstein Files Claim Bill Gates Secretly Tried Slipping Her A Pill

“Whatever questions remain there… those questions are for those people and for even my ex-husband,” Melinda French Gates said.

Times Pets

Vomiting or Diarrhea in Pets When to Rush to the Vet

Every pet parent has faced that sudden moment of panic. You wake up to find vomit on the floor or your pet rushing outside repeatedly with loose motion. The first instinct is often to wait and watch. Maybe it is something they ate. Maybe it will pass. Sometimes it does.…

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5 Vital Signs Your Winter Respiratory Illness Is Becoming a Secondary Infection

You thought you were over the hump. The fever broke, the chills subsided, and you were finally ready to rejoin the living. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, you feel worse than before. This isn’t just bad luck; it is a specific biological phenomenon known as a “secondary infection.” While your…

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Can Antibiotics Make You Age Slower? Study Says Yes

Antibiotics are seen as both harmful and helpful as well. They help or protect us by treating our infection, but they can also upset the balance of good bacteria in the gut. This leads to health related problems which are not good for your body.But a new study has added…

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Bill Gates Accused Of Hiding STD And Secretly “Slipping” Antibiotics To Wife, According To Epstein Files

New Epstein files alleged Bill Gates caught an STD from Russian girl and slipped antibiotics to his then-wife Melinda.

The Times of India

Epstein files: Bill Gates caught STD from Russian girls; asked for antibiotics to secretly give to his ex-wife Melinda

In newly released documents of Epstein files, an email caught everyone's attention as it mentioned Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who got sexually transmitted disease from “Russian girls.”

The Conversation

When should dentists prescribe antibiotics? Some countries don’t even have guidelines to answer this question

We’re all familiar with the idea that we have to use antibiotics wisely. You’ve probably seen a poster at your local health centre warning about their loss of effectiveness, and with good reason – bacterial resistance to these drugs is currently one of the biggest threats to global health.

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