DARK SECRETS: 24 - The Real Truth

Scientists develop antibiotic that spares healthy gut bacteria

Previous research has suggested that common antibiotics can disturb the gut microbiome.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

Huge number of deaths linked to superbugs can be avoided, say experts

Models suggest deaths in poorer countries could be cut by 18% – or about 750,000 a year – with preventive measures

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024

Can Omega-3 supplement reverse the damage done by heart disease?

Scientific discoveries such as antibiotics and childhood vaccination as well as improved hygiene and sanitation have reduced the incidence of infectious diseases and given us the gift of a long life. India’s life expectancy has almost doubled from 1950 to 2021. However, an increased life expectancy is just a number,…

The Times of India · May 22, 2024

The Guardian view on antimicrobial resistance: we must prioritise this global health threat

Editorial: Patients are already dying as wonder drugs lose their effectiveness. International action is urgently needed

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024

Post-Brexit rules on antibiotic use on farms water down EU laws, experts say

Scientists point to loopholes in new legislation that have been closed under European Union regulations

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024

Which states have the highest risk for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases?

Lyme disease is the most common tickborne disease in the US. Tick bite-related ER visits are highest on average from April to July, and peak in May.

USAFacts · May 15, 2024

Trapped in Rafah, U.S. medical volunteers say they can't save lives and can't evacuate

At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.

WEKU · May 13, 2024

Rise of drug-resistant superbugs could make Covid pandemic look ‘minor’, expert warns

Common infections will kill millions if drug resistance through misuse of antibiotics is not curbed, says England’s ex-chief medical officer

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024

What is antimicrobial resistance and how big a problem is it?

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics led to 1.27 million deaths in 2019. The answer is a ‘one health’ approach across all species, experts say

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024

‘I can’t seem to fight this off’: readers’ experiences of whooping cough

Some are concerned about lack of testing and official diagnosis, and have suffered hacking coughs and breathing difficulties

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024