Gonorrhea — AKA The Clap — Is Excellent At Resisting Antibiotics
The sexually transmitted disease is typically not fatal but can cause a lifetime of suffering. And the go-to drugs are increasingly less effective.
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WHO's First-Ever List Of The Dirty Dozen Superbugs
For the first time, the World Health Organization has released a list of 12 bacteria that "pose the greatest threat to human health" because of their antibiotic resistance.
When Old Medicine Goes Bad
With drug prices climbing, you may be tempted to keep unused pills and cough syrups past their expiration date. Don't do it, pharmacists warn. And get all medicine out of the bathroom cabinet now.
New Medical Worry: Deadly Fungal Infection That Resists Treatment
Candida auris first was identified in Japan in 2009 and now has been found in five continents.
Despite Pledges To Cut Back, Farms Are Still Using Antibiotics
Many meat producers say they are reducing their use of antibiotics. Yet the latest government statistics show that sales of these drugs for farm use continue to grow.
Medicare Penalizes Hospitals In Crackdown On Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
For the first time, Medicare penalties against hospitals with too many avoidable patient safety complications include fines tied to the prevalence of two types of bacteria resistant to drugs.
Million-Year-Old 'Hero Bug' Emerges From Cave
Scientists were shocked to see what happened when this ancient bacterium encountered modern antibiotics.
How You Can Stop Antibiotic Resistance (And Still Eat Bacon)
"This is an avoidable disaster," says one expert. And there are at least three things you can do to help.
U.N. Pledges To Fight Antibiotic Resistance In Historic Agreement
Drug resistance is no longer a matter of health. It could have massive implications for the world's economy and food supply.
WATCH: Bacteria Invade Antibiotics And Transform Into Superbugs
We know that bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics, but we've never seen it happen. An MIT scientist figured out how to show bacteria surviving antibiotics and invading a giant petri dish.