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Low concentrations of antibiotics, too, play a major part in the development of resistance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Even small amounts of antibiotics can cause resistance: study

In some parts of the world, large quantities of antibiotics are used in meat production and aquaculture

24 April 2018 11:10 AM GMT

Typhoid is a highly contagious infection contracted by consuming contaminated foods or drinks. (Photo: Pixabay)

Typhoid superbug in Pakistan increases fears of global antibiotic...

The typhoid superbug, resistant to five types of antibiotics, has infected at least 850 people since 2016, the report...

20 April 2018 5:53 AM GMT

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Cinnamon oil may help prevent superbug infections: Study

Natural products may offer a promising solution to tackle such issues.

13 July 2018 11:20 AM GMT

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Higher rifampin can be more effective to fight TB

High enough dose of daily rifampin may reduce the period of the treatment.

1 July 2018 9:01 AM GMT

The research was presented today at UEG Week Barcelona 2019. (Photo: ANI)

Human bodies get resistant to antibiotics for treating harmful...

Studies reveal that human body resists antibiotics for treating harmful bacteria for multiple stomach conditions.

22 Oct 2019 4:13 AM GMT

The World Health Organisation has listed antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a critical threat to human health. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Antioxidants found in green tea can destroy antibiotic-resistant...

Researchers find out that green tea can terminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

11 Nov 2019 7:10 AM GMT

The study was published in the Journal of Bacteriology. (Photo: ANI)

Bacteria known to develop resistance to otherwise effective treatment...

Studies reveal that dangerous bacteria communicate with each other to avoid antibiotics.

3 Dec 2019 3:58 AM GMT

Our study helps fill this key knowledge gap with data being generated for countries that had never been monitored before. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Antibiotics contamination a global threat

Antibiotics contaminations in rivers have crossed 'safe' level: Study.

29 May 2019 4:35 AM GMT

UTIs are one of the most common types of bacterial infections in women, accounting for nearly 25 per cent of all infections. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Possible link between menopause and UTI?

Study finds why UTI occurs more in postmenopausal women.

11 May 2019 8:20 AM GMT

he World Health Organisation (WHO) describes antibiotics as medicines used to prevent and treat bacterial infections.

Alarm over antibiotics

The rising rates of antibiotic resistance the world over are fast turning into a major health concern for doctors and...

10 Jun 2019 1:22 AM GMT

Preventive antibiotics in dental patients gave them risks that outweighed the benefits. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

81 per cent dentists unnecessarily prescribe antibiotics

Dentists prescribing antibiotics unnecessarily can contribute to antibiotic resistance: Study.

2 Jun 2019 5:00 AM GMT

Cancers that developed in the colon were linked with antibiotic exposure at least 10 years earlier. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Increased intake of antibiotics can cause colon cancer

Studies reveal that antibiotics may increase risk of colon cancer.

23 Aug 2019 4:12 AM GMT