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MYSTERIOUS: Antibiotic - You Need To See This

What a ‘post-antibiotic era’ could mean for modern medicine

Antibiotics are one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history. They turned once-deadly infections into treatable illnesses and made modern healthcare possible. But bacteria are changing, and some of the drugs we have depended on for decades are becoming less effective.

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From Bacteria to Viruses and How Appropriate Use of Antibiotics Can Help Slow Resistance

Learn when infections truly need antibiotics, how bacteria differ from viruses, and why appropriate use matters to protect effectiveness and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Medical Daily

The CDC Is Warning About a Drug-Resistant Superbug That Spreads When You Take Too Many Antibiotics — and Cases Are Rising

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning about a drug-resistant, 'superbug' on the rise in the United States that causes diarrhea.

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Why birds and foxes could act as early warning systems of antibiotic resistance across ecosystems

The study was conducted across wild, urban and rural areas, highlighting the widespread nature of antibiotic resistance.

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My gut health struggled while taking a course of antibiotics, so I asked a dietitian how best to support it

A dietitian explains how to gently support gut health

Fit & Well

Drought could be making antibiotic resistance worse, scientists say

Antibiotic resistance is often associated with hospitals and the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture. Both are genuine problems, but new research suggests another potential culprit that many people haven’t considered – droughts caused by climate change.

The Conversation

Healing Through Diet: Foods That Support Recovery in Pets

Just like humans, pets require targeted nutrition during recovery. Illness and injury can weaken the body, reduce appetite, and slow down healing. A nutrient-rich, easily digestible diet helps rebuild tissues, boost immunity, and restore vitality. Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, or small animal, providing the right foods can…

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Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection

Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria and help the body recover from infection. But some antibiotics may also push bacteria to release tiny particles that can make inflammation worse.

The Conversation

Wildflower once used to treat wounds and sore throats shows promise in fighting dangerous superbugs

Long before we had modern antibiotics to rely on, people often turned to traditional medicines from plants to treat infections.

The Conversation

‘Nobody answers’: The unraveling of a patient care research agency

A small federal agency responsible for studying how health care works for patients is largely dormant despite receiving millions of dollars from Congress for research into antibiotic resistance, health care access and safety or quality of care. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has spent none of the $345…

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It’s now easier to get antibiotics for UTIs. But here’s what to do if your symptoms don’t go away

You wake up with that familiar urgency to go to the toilet and burning when you pee – and no matter how many times you go, that urgency doesn’t let up. You know exactly what it is: a urinary tract infection, or UTI.

The Conversation

Superbugs on your plate: how antimicrobial resistance spreads through food

From the moment raw ingredients are harvested to when you cook and eat a meal, an invisible process is taking place: the growth of antimicrobial resistance. This happens when microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and so on) stop responding to antibiotics or disinfectants.

The Conversation

Scientists have discovered an 'Achilles' heel' in deadly superbugs

In a mouse study, scientists found that a bacterial sugar can be exploited to disable dangerous antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

LiveScience

The meningitis vaccine now sits at the centre of two health crises

The UK has recently seen a resurgence of meningococcal B (MenB) disease, with a cluster of cases in Kent described as “unprecedented” by the health secretary, Wes Streeting. As attention turns from the current MenB outbreak to how to prevent future outbreaks, another challenge is also growing: gonorrhoea is becoming…

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New Antibiotic Kills Drug‑Resistant Superbugs — First of Its Kind in Decades

Doctors have been warning patients about the growing threat of “superbugs” for years. These bacteria no longer respond to existing treatments, leaving patients vulnerable to...

Medical Daily

Antibiotics Explained: How They Work, Types, and the Rising Risk of Resistance

Learn how antibiotics work, common types, and antibiotic resistance risks in bacterial infections, plus prevention and proper treatment strategies.

Euronews

Drought is fuelling antibiotic resistance worldwide, study finds

Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study.

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Raw Diet vs Kibble: What’s Healthier for Your Dog?

Pet parents in India, from Bhopal apartments to bustling Delhi homes, face a tough choice: raw diets mimicking wolves' meals or trusty kibble bags. Raw enthusiasts tout shinier coats and energy boosts, while kibble fans praise ease amid busy lives. Recent studies, like one from the University of Helsinki, reveal…

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Drought could fuel the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs as climate change worsens, new research suggests

A warming world may see more antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research that shows a link between aridity and antibiotic resistance today.

The Independent UK

Covid masks and an eerily silent campus: Inside Kent’s ‘worrying’ meningitis B outbreak

Students queuing for antibiotics at the University of Kent describe the impact a deadly outbreak of meningitis is having on campus life

The Guardian - AU

Honey as a superfood: can it really heal wounds, fight superbugs and provide sweet relief for coughs?

While it’s not effective as an antibiotic, some evidence suggests honey can help with wound healing – but good-quality research is lacking

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis B: what are the symptoms, how is it spread and is there a vaccine?

Variant identified in Kent can cause long-term complications and prove fatal if not caught early with antibiotics

Evening Standard

Meningitis LIVE: Cases rise to 29 in 'explosive' outbreak as family of dead teenager demand more vaccinations

Juliette Kenny’s father wants his daughter’s legacy to be improved access to the menB vaccination for teenagers and young people

Evening Standard

People who attended nightclub urged to get antibiotics amid meningitis outbreak

A Year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died in the outbreak.

The Independent UK

Owner of venue linked to meningitis outbreak speaks out as clubbers urged to get treatment

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury between 5 and 7 March to come forward for preventative antibiotic treatment after a meningitis outbreak. Owner of the nightclub, Louise Jones-Roberts, said that more than 2,000 people would have visited the venue during those…

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