“Don’t Ignore These”: 26 Symptoms People Swear Are More Serious Than They Seem From time to time, we can all feel a little off. Bored Panda · Jun 4, 2025
Expert warns of spread of super-gonorrhoea resistant to antibiotics The number of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases has already surpassed the total recorded last year The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025
Experts warn of ‘concerning jump’ in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea The drug ceftriaxone is the main treatment for gonorrhoea so experts are concerned when infections fail to respond to it. Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025
Woolly Mammoth DNA Revives Powerful New Antibiotic to Fight Superbugs AI and ancient woolly mammoth DNA have led to the discovery of mammuthusin, a powerful new antibiotic that could fight deadly drug-resistant bacteria. International Business Times UK · May 31, 2025
Pesticides, antibiotics, animal medicines: the chemical cocktail seeping into our rivers The list of everyday pollutants is a long one, and they could be as damaging to our water ecosystems as sewage spills The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025
New antibiotic that could save millions of lives enters final testing IN FULL The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
New ‘superbug’ antibiotic to treat sepsis and pneumonia enters last phase of testing It is hoped that the drug zosurabalpin will be approved by the end of the decade The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
24 Incredibly Dangerous Things That Most People See As Safe A new diet, a new skincare hack, or a booming interest in some form of alternative medicine. Sometimes certain trends come and they might seem safe and fun, yet in reality, they're not. Bored Panda · May 26, 2025
Nicole Never Expected a Toothache to Lead to Something So Devastating Nicole told it might be muscle strain or possibly a sinus infection. Antibiotics were prescribed, but they didn’t touch the pain. The Fashion Central · May 26, 2025
UK surgeon treating patients in Gaza warzone says population ‘at its last limit’ Dr Tiziana Roggio, a London-based plastic surgeon reported malnutrition among patients, limited antibiotics, and lack of water. Evening Standard · May 22, 2025
Tell us: what have you never quite understood about antibiotics? In a new video series on our It’s Complicated Youtube channel, we’re on a mission to untangle confusing everyday topics by speaking directly with experts The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme set to be rolled out It is hoped the programme will help tackle rising rates of the infection, including cases that are resistant to antibiotics. The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Hospital superbug can feed on medical plastic, first-of-its-kind study reveals Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with 559,000 yearly deaths worldwide, and many of them come from hospital-acquired infections. A new study suggests it may be thriving in sterile environments by feeding on medical plastics. LiveScience · May 20, 2025
People Share 65 Symptoms That Can Seem Harmless But Actually Require Immediate Medical Attention From time to time, we can all feel a little off. Bored Panda · May 20, 2025
The Conversation · May 9, 2025 What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains If you walk through your local pharmacy or supermarket you’re bound to come across probiotics and prebiotics.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Grandmother cheats death after adrenaline overdose from ‘panicking’ NHS doctor Rachael Emes, 47, was admitted to Watford General Hospital, after experiencing a reaction to antibiotics
Bored Panda · May 7, 2025 30 Frightening Scientific Facts That Folks In This Online Group Had The Misfortune To Learn People in this online community share 40 scientific facts that they would sleep better without knowing.
The Conversation · May 7, 2025 Antibiotic resistance dates back millions of years, with important lessons for modern medicine Antibiotics are widely considered one of the most important advances in the history of medicine. Their introduction into clinical practice during the 1940s marked a major milestone in the control of infectious diseases, and these medicines have since improved human health and prolonged life expectancy.
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Should you really take antibiotics to cure a cold? Experts have their say GPs clear up the confusion
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Pharmacists face daily inappropriate demands for antibiotics, survey finds National Pharmacy Association says some patients hoard them for holidays despite threat posed by antimicrobial resistance
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 Pharmacists refuse patient requests for antibiotics ‘at least once a day’ Pharmacists say the current level of demand for antibiotics for minor ailments could pose a risk to patient and wider population safety.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025 Lack of access to antibiotics is driving spread of superbugs, finds research Focus on overuse contributes to antibiotics reaching less than 7% of people with drug-resistant infections in poorer countries, say researchers
LiveScience · Apr 29, 2025 'Vaccine rejection is as old as vaccines themselves': Science historian Thomas Levenson on the history of germ theory and its deniers Live Science spoke with author Thomas Levenson about his new book on the history of germ theory.
LiveScience · Apr 29, 2025 'How could it have been allowed to happen?': The threat of 'superbugs' was known from the first antibiotic, but we've failed to stop it. "What are sometimes called superbugs — microbes resistant to every available drug — are not merely the stuff of nightmares. They are taking lives right now."
Medical Daily · Apr 28, 2025 Surprising Link: Common Medicine Before Age 2 May Raise Risk Of Childhood Obesity A medicine taken by millions of people, even young children to fight bacterial infections, may be quietly fueling obesity.