Imagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, "We're out of options." It may sound ...

Q: I keep getting urinary tract infections (UTIs), and antibiotics don't seem to work like they used to. What's going on? A: That's a common frustration. UTIs are on the rise, and they're becoming ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning Brits not to take antibiotics for certain common illnesses. Specifically, it says do not take them to tackle colds or flu. Antibiotics work by killing ...

You’ve almost certainly been prescribed antibiotics in your life. Maybe you had a nasty case of strep throat or needed to take precautions after a surgery. But even if you’re used to picking up a ...

Microbiologist works with tubes of bacteria samples in an antimicrobial resistance and characterisation lab at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [AP Photo/David Goldman] A stark ...

Two classes of commonly prescribed oral antibiotics are associated with the greatest risk for severe drug rashes that can lead to emergency department visits, hospitalizations and even death, ...