Man Huffs 3 Cans of Air Duster, Gets Frostbite Injuries on His Airways

Man Huffs 3 Cans of Air Duster, Gets Frostbite Injuries on His Airways

The 40-year-old spent about 4 hours inhaling compressed air simply because he wanted to get high, doctors say

Say Goodbye to Injections: 3D-Printed Antibiotic-Rich Implants Will Target the Right Spot

Say Goodbye to Injections: 3D-Printed Antibiotic-Rich Implants Will Target the Right Spot

A new era of how we administer antibiotics to patients might be upon us

Private Homes Contributed to the Spread of MRSA in New York City

Private Homes Contributed to the Spread of MRSA in New York City

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

How Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics

How Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics

New study reveals the molecular pathways bacteria employ

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 30th, 2013
Antibiotics Will Trigger a Global Health Crisis Soon

Antibiotics Will Trigger a Global Health Crisis Soon

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

  • Oddiverse
  • By Alexandra Botezatu
  • December 27th, 2013
Man Develops “Baboon Syndrome” as a Side Effect to Penicillin

Man Develops “Baboon Syndrome” as a Side Effect to Penicillin

Rare condition causes a rash turning one's buttocks red as a Baboon's rear

Superbacteria Found in Chinese Sewage Plants

Superbacteria Found in Chinese Sewage Plants

The bugs appear to be multiplying very fast, the study shows

How Authorities Allow Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria to Thrive

How Authorities Allow Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria to Thrive

Slow responses mean that multiple germs have more time to adapt

Simple Polymers Can Impair Bacteria Communication Patterns

Simple Polymers Can Impair Bacteria Communication Patterns

These materials could lead to the development of new medical therapies

Cranberry Juice Prevents, Even Cures Bladder Infections

Cranberry Juice Prevents, Even Cures Bladder Infections

Compounds in cranberry juice alter the behavior of bacteria, scientists say

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 20th, 2013
7 in 10 American Take Prescription Drugs, Study Finds

7 in 10 American Take Prescription Drugs, Study Finds

Antibiotics, antidepressants and painkilling opioids are the ones most commonly used

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 20th, 2013
Antibiotics Are Made Thousands of Times More Effective by Silver

Antibiotics Are Made Thousands of Times More Effective by Silver

The precious metal attacks bacterial cells, helps destroy them

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 9th, 2013
Antibiotics Might Be a Cure for Lower Back Pain

Antibiotics Might Be a Cure for Lower Back Pain

Specialists say an antibiotics regimen could made lower back pain a thing of the past

Solar-Powered Proteins Promise to Rid Water Sources of Harmful Antibiotics

Solar-Powered Proteins Promise to Rid Water Sources of Harmful Antibiotics

These solar-powered nano filters are made from bacterial proteins

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 11th, 2013
Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs Are a “Catastrophic Threat,” Specialists Warn

Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs Are a “Catastrophic Threat,” Specialists Warn

Efforts must be made to develop new antibiotics, England’s Chief Medical Officer says

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 26th, 2013
Two Rabbit Fever Cases Reported in North Carolina

Two Rabbit Fever Cases Reported in North Carolina

Two hunters in eastern North Carolina have been affected by tularemia, reports say

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2013
Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Arrives in North America

Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Arrives in North America

Both doctors and high officials are worried about how this will impact on public health

 
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