Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance occurs naturally, but misuse of antibiotics in humans and animals is accelerating the process.

Should you sanitize or disinfect? Here’s what you should know about using them

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, June 26, 2020 at 09:29am

Sanitizers and disinfectants are often mistaken to be the same thing. However, they are different products used for different purposes. Read on to know when and how to use them.
Dust in your home can make you antibiotic resistant

Posted By IANS, January 27, 2020 at 10:54am

Although it is rare for pathogens to live in indoor dust, they can hitchhike into homes and mingle with existing bacteria. This increases risk of infections.
Antibiotic resistance: Your kitchen sponge could be the new weapon against it

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, June 25, 2019 at 09:40pm

Antibiotic resistance is a global problem that is assuming alarming proportions. Here is a low-down on the condition and ways to fight it plus a new research that brings a ray of hope.
Antimicrobial resistance: What is it all about and ways to prevent it

Posted By Editorial Team, June 03, 2019 at 05:09pm

Here we tell you how you can prevent antimicrobial resistance from your end.
Are you on antibiotics? Keep monitoring your heart health

Posted By Editorial Team, May 01, 2019 at 02:19pm

A new study reveals that prolonged use of antibiotics can up your risk of a heart attack and stroke. Here, we tell you about the other possible health conditions associated with these anti-bacterial drugs.
Did you know? Excessive hygiene may lead to antibiotic resistance

Posted By Editorial Team, March 14, 2019 at 05:49pm

According to a new study, even though following good health hygiene is the need of the hour. It may also cause antibiotic resistance.
Excess cleanliness can cause antibiotic resistance

Posted By IANS, March 14, 2019 at 12:19pm

While maintaining a good hygiene is essential for your well-being, you will be shocked to know that excess cleanliness can put you at the risk of antibiotic resistance which may further cause death and illness as well.
Here is why sharing antibiotics with others could be dangerous

Posted By Editorial Team, February 25, 2019 at 04:37pm
Headache? Skip antibiotics and use these powerful pain-relieving spices and herbs

Posted By Upneet Pansare, February 07, 2019 at 03:40pm

Antibiotics resistance is fast becoming a grave concern. Instead of resorting to antibiotics for certain health problems like headaches, you can try dealing with them naturally. Here's how.
Researchers: Over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes in gut bacteria identified

Posted By Agencies, December 02, 2018 at 01:03pm

Researchers have identified over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes found in bacteria that inhabit the human gut, which is home to trillions of micro-organisms, mainly bacteria.
Rising antibiotic resistance taking India to pre-antibiotic era, say experts

Posted By Editorial Team, October 29, 2018 at 02:22pm

The situation can become alarming considering that the crude infectious disease-related mortality rate in India is 416.75 per 100,000 persons, which is about twice the prevalent rate in United States (World Bank data). There is also a 15-times greater burden of infectious diseases per person in India than in the UK.
4 ways of dealing with antibiotic resistance: Find it here

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, October 05, 2018 at 07:39pm

Antibiotic resistance is a major global concern now and here are ways by which you can deal it.
Over 7 lakh lives in India are lost to antibiotic resistance, shows WHO

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, October 05, 2018 at 06:43pm

Antibiotic resistance is becoming a major concern for our doctors with over 7 lakh people losing their lives to this condition in the country.
Probiotics may help fight antibiotic resistance, says study

Posted By Upneet Pansare, September 18, 2018 at 07:55am

The study published in European Journal of Public Health states that probiotics provided to reduce the risk for common acute infections, may be associated with reduced antibiotic use in infants and children.
This predatory bacteria can tackle antibiotic resistance, shows study

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 10, 2018 at 06:27pm

Researchers have come up with a predatory bacteria that can help overcome the crisis of antibiotic resistance that has become the major concern for doctors these days.
Antibiotic drug reaction in Andhra Pradesh hospital: 2 dead and 7 critical

Posted By Editorial Team, August 06, 2018 at 05:49pm

Two people died and seven are in critical condition at RIMS hospital, Andhra Pradesh due to antibiotic drug reaction.
Toothpaste can contribute to antibiotic resistance

Posted By Agencies, June 20, 2018 at 06:07pm

A common ingredient found in toothpaste and handwash may contribute to antibiotic resistance in body, warns a new study.
Low level of antibiotics can result in resistance

Posted By Agencies, April 24, 2018 at 03:23pm

Bacterial antibiotic resistance can occur due to low antibiotic concentrations
Expert explains reasons that are causing antibiotics resistance among people in India

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, April 17, 2018 at 11:30am

Is it only the government, pharma companies, doctors or even you as layman paving way for the super bugs and multiple drug resistance?
Eureka! New antibiotics discovered to fight antibiotic resistance

Posted By Agencies, April 07, 2018 at 03:41pm

The antibiotic called odilorhabdins, or ODLs, are produced by symbiotic bacteria found in soil-dwelling nematode worms that colonise insects for food.