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.

Diphtheria: Antimicrobial resistance may trigger resurgence of this disease as major global health threat

Scientists have raised the alarm after they found that diphtheria, a relatively easily-preventable infection, is quickly becoming resistant to many antibiotics.
Scientists find novel compound as COVID-19 triggers superbug threat

Many COVID-19 patients are dying from secondary bacterial infections because of antibiotic resistance. Read on to know more about this.
Should you sanitize or disinfect? Here’s what you should know about using them

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Headache? Skip antibiotics and use these powerful pain-relieving spices and herbs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bacterial antibiotic resistance can occur due to low antibiotic concentrations