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.
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Perdue Goes (Almost) Antibiotic-Free
The giant poultry producer says that it is now raising all of its chickens without routine antibiotics. Only those flocks that get sick, about 5 percent of all birds, will be treated.
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.
Young Inventors Work On Secret Proteins To Thwart Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Many of the most powerful antibiotics have lost their punch. Some Stanford students think they've found a different way to attack bacteria that the germs can't overcome.
McDonald's Now Serving Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics — Mostly
The fast-food chain's suppliers are still allowed to use certain types of antibiotics that aren't used to treat people.
'Nose-y' Bacteria Could Yield A New Way To Fight Infection
The search for lifesaving antibiotics is on. Scientists have turned up one promising candidate in an unlikely place — the human nose.
Despite Rise Of Superbugs, Syphilis Still Has A Kryptonite
Syphilis cases are on the rise. The bacterium that causes the sexually transmitted disease is becoming resistant to some antibiotics. But somehow, penicillin has remained the best weapon against it.
Germ Resistant To Antibiotic Of Last Resort Appears In U.S.
The germs caused a urinary tract infection in a Pennsylvania woman that was difficult to treat. The bacteria were resistant to the drug often used as the last-ditch treatment, but another one worked.
Building An Antibiotic To Kill Bad Microbes While Sparing Good Ones
Most antibiotics can't tell the difference between good and bad bacteria. That means medicines can kill helpful bacteria in your gut while they're obliterating the ones making you sick.
Penicillin Shortage Could Be A Problem For People With Syphilis
The medication is the only one available to prevent an infected pregnant woman from passing the disease to a fetus. Pfizer says the shortage should be over in July.