Antibiotics
The looming superbug crisis—and how to beat it
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, impervious to the usual drugs, are on the rise, leading scientists to look into using viruses to fight them instead.
Why syphilis is on the rise
There were about 30 percent more cases of syphilis across the U.S. in 2021 than in 2020.
Why deadly Candida auris fungus is spreading so fast across the U.S.
The fungal infection Candida auris has seen huge spikes in cases across the United States, mostly affecting patients already in the hospital.
Man fell into a canal, then his eyes started bleeding
The 18-year-old patient was also suffering from a fever, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Amoxicillin Shortage Shows the Need for Domestic Drug Production
Moving drug production overseas lowered labor costs and increased corporate profits, but it came with a cost.
This Poor Hunter-Gatherer Had His Leg Surgically Amputated 31,000 Years Ago
Despite having their lower leg chopped off with no antibiotics or painkillers, the individual lived for a number of years after the amputation.
Bacteria for New Antibiotics Found in Chilean River
Researchers were reportedly testing a cholera-causing bacteria's ability to survive in water in the Mapocho River when they made the find.
Utah Woman Gets Flesh-Eating Bacteria From Infected Spider Bites
Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou was bitten by spiders 15 times and is now thought to have a flesh-eating bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis.
Personal Antibiotic Prescriptions Halve Resistance Risk
As most infections are seeded by a patient's own microbiota, resistance-gaining recurrences can be predicted and minimized.
A Gene That Could Stop Antibiotics Working Found in U.S. Sewage
The gene, MCR-9.1, can fight back against the last-resort drug colistin and was identified in a sample from a Georgia wastewater treatment plant.
It's Colonel Sanders' Birthday, But KFC Has Had Its Fair Share of Scandals
KFC has come under fire a number of times in recent years for all kinds of accusations including racism, serving old food, and mutant chickens.
Machine Learning Used to Discover Powerful New Antibiotic
"This groundbreaking work signifies a paradigm shift in antibiotic discovery and indeed in drug discovery more generally," said researcher Roy Kishony.
Macrolide Antibiotics in Early Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects
But scientists stressed untreated infections are greater risk to a fetus than antibiotics.
Strange Places Scientists Are Searching for Antibiotics and Cancer Drugs
There is an urgent need for new antibiotics as more bacteria become resistant to existing drugs.
Antibiotics Could Be Wrongly Prescribed in Tens of Millions of U.S. Cases
"Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is a major public health problem, as it contributes to antibiotic resistance," experts warned.
People in U.S. Buying Fish Antibiotics Online and Taking Them Themselves
"If you feel you are sick, it is important to seek care for proper diagnosis," an expert told "Newsweek."
Walmart Pork Containing Superbugs Resistant to Important Antibiotics Found
According to the World Heath Organization, antibiotic resistance is an "increasingly serious threat to global public health that requires action across all government sectors and society."
Shapeshifting Bacteria Change Form to Avoid Detection of Antibiotics
This enables germs to go under the radar and avoid being picked up by drugs.
What is a Fecal Transplant? FDA Issues Warning After Patient Death
The procedure uses healthy stool filled with "good" bacteria to restore balance to digestive systems weakened by antibiotics.
Fisherman Almost Loses Finger After Fin Cut Spreads Rare Bacteria
"I could have lost a finger or hand, or the way the doctor described it, even worse," fisherman Colby Milward said.
What I've Learned as a Sociologist Working With Anti-Vaxxers for a Decade
Many "anti-vax" parents see themselves as experts on their own children.
Poor Economic Incentives Have Left Doctors Without New Antibiotics
Medical researchers have known for decades that the pipeline for new drugs to stave off bacterial infections would one day run dry. That day is now at hand.
We're Running Out of Effective Drugs to Fight Off an Army of Superbugs
Antibiotics have saved countless lives over the years, but as deadly bacteria grow immune, those miracle drugs stop working.
Viral Photo Shows Why You Should Never Fall Asleep Wearing Contact Lenses
"The bacteria explosively eats away at the patients cornea in a matter of days," the doctor warned.
Pharmacist Indicted for Thieving Meds, Packing Gun
The suspect was indicted Tuesday for stealing "pre-retail" prescription medications, mislabeling them so as to "defraud or mislead," misusing someone's health information and violating a court order preventing him from packing a firearm.
Woman Gets 'Black Hairy Tongue' After Car Crash
55-year-old woman developed condition through a reaction to antibiotics.
New Antibiotics Could One Day Fight Drug-Resistant Bugs
Researchers hope to harness the body's own defenses to fight potentially deadly bacteria.
Girl's Mouth and Eyes Glue Shut after Taking Pain Drug
Alexa Juckiewicz-Caspell had to learn how to speak and breathe again after she developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
New Acne Cream 'Clears Skin Without Harsh Side-effects'
Current treatments can cause nasty side effects including burning and aching muscles.
Faulty Supply Chains Put Antibiotics out of Reach
One key factor is that people only take antibiotics for a short period of time, just until an infection clears.