Antibiotics are medical marvels that have transformed once deadly bacterial infections into manageable conditions. But with a rise in antibiotic resistance that renders existing treatments ineffective ...

Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut microbiome, according to a new study of nearly 15,000 adults in Sweden.

A study of about 15,000 adults finds a lasting association between the use of certain antibiotics and the balance of the ...

Infections from a strain of drug-resistant shigella bacteria are on the rise in what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes as a potentially serious public health concern. Shigella ...

Doctors warn that frequent self-medication with painkillers, antibiotics or antacids may damage kidney function over time. Here's how common medicines affect kidney health.

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Antibiotic production from big pharmaceutical companies has slowed significantly in the last five years, leaving children in low- and middle-income countries particularly exposed to hard-to-treat ...

Fatigue can be a symptom of many things and can range from mild to severe. One cause of fatigue could be that you have an infection. If you are suffering from a bacterial infection, your doctor may ...

The quest to contain gonorrhea has been a decades-long struggle, but there is hope on the horizon in the form of new ...