EXPLAINED: 30 - The Real Truth

This Common Throat Infection Can Be Hard To Spot — Here’s What To Look Out For

Many people incorrectly assume that all sore throats are due to strep throat. Here's what else a sore throat can be.

Inverse · Aug 6, 2023

Steve McMichael no longer septic, still fighting pneumonia

He will stay in intensive care for the next few days with hopes that intravenous antibiotics can clear the infection.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2023

Could an antibiotic taken after unprotected sex prevent STIs? What to know about doxy-PEP.

This summer, the CDC is expected to release guidelines for the use of doxy-PEP to prevent STIs. But what is it, and why is everyone talking about it now?

LiveScience · Aug 4, 2023

Simple Nasal Swab Test Could Reduce Antibiotic Use In Children With Sinusitis

American scientists find that testing for bacteria can determine effectiveness of antibiotics, potentially reducing unnecessary prescriptions.

Zenger · Jul 25, 2023

IISc researchers design synthetic peptide to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria

IISc researchers design peptide to poison key enzyme in disease-causing bacteria. Mimics natural toxin to inhibit topoisomerases, which unspool/re-coil bacterial DNA. Peptide tested on cell culture/animal models, found to reduce infection & safe with no toxic reactions. Combination therapy with existing antibiotics possible.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Wild-harvested foods can be harmful

"We need improved guidelines for the safe harvesting and use of wild foods and more strenuous monitoring"

Salon · Jul 19, 2023

London scientists develop tool to equip antibiotics to fight superbugs

Researchers say method could remove need to develop expensive new antibiotics

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in NZ's wild cockles and watercress put people at growing risk of serious illness

Traditional harvesting sites, or mahinga kai, continue to be used throughout New Zealand to provide food and to share skills and cultural practices between families and generations.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023

The curious link between endometriosis and an infectious bacterium

A new study has found a link between the presence of Fusobacterium bacteria and endometriosis, opening the door for researchers to potentially develop non-invasive tests for the condition as well as treat its severity with antibiotics. Endometriosis currently affects one in ten women worldwide and has an average time-to-diagnosis of…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

This Routine Antibiotic Could Prevent Three Common STIs, New Research Shows

Doxycycline appears to significantly reduce rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and gonorrhea among men who have sex with men and transwomen.

Inverse · Jul 12, 2023