The UK Health Security Agency issues a crucial reminder that antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like flu and colds. Learn how to treat symptoms correctly and help fight antibiotic resistance.
US regulators approve two new antibiotics, zoliflodacin and gepotidacin, offering hope in the fight against drug-resistant gonorrhoea as global cases surge. A potential turning point for global health.
England's chief medical officer warns infections in older adults are a major cause of strokes and heart attacks. He urges better protection and a lower antibiotic threshold.
England's chief medical officer warns infections in older adults are under-treated and under-researched, raising risks of stroke and heart attack. He urges better care and personal protection.
A groundbreaking documentary reveals how scientists are hunting for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth, to combat the global superbug crisis. Watch the story of survival and science.
Researchers in Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys discover extreme microbes that could unlock new antibiotics. Their work is a crucial front in the global fight against drug-resistant superbugs. Read the full story.
A groundbreaking trial in Kenya is testing repurposed antibiotics to combat drug-resistant sepsis, responsible for 800,000 newborn deaths annually. Discover how this research could save lives.
UK health officials warn that antibiotics are ineffective against colds and flu. Misuse fuels superbugs, with 400 weekly antibiotic-resistant infections in England. Follow expert advice.
A leading charity warns hard-to-treat infections threaten to overwhelm the NHS this winter. Urgent action needed on antimicrobial resistance affecting 5,000 monthly.
Discover how nasal saline irrigation, a centuries-old practice, can shorten your cold, reduce transmission risk, and minimise antibiotic use. Start feeling better faster.
Deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections in England have surged by over 300. Health chiefs warn of the threat and urge responsible antibiotic use. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Groundbreaking research reveals that a widely prescribed antibiotic in Britain could effectively treat a drug-resistant superbug, offering new hope in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
Groundbreaking research suggests the widely-used antibiotic doxycycline could help alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia by targeting brain inflammation, offering new hope for mental health treatment.
The NHS has issued an urgent medication alert about a potentially dangerous reaction to the common antibiotic amoxicillin. Discover the life-threatening side effect affecting thousands and the immediate action required.
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers dangerous E. coli strains in meat products that may be causing hard-to-treat urinary tract infections, raising serious concerns about food safety.
Exclusive investigation reveals how post-Brexit farming practices are creating a ticking time bomb of antibiotic resistance that could render modern medicine ineffective.
Global health authorities sound alarm as antibiotic resistance renders everyday infections increasingly dangerous. New WHO report reveals shocking treatment failures.
A shocking new report reveals antimicrobial resistance has reached dangerous levels in Britain, threatening to overwhelm the NHS and reverse decades of medical progress.
A shocking WHO report reveals antibiotic-resistant infections are spreading at alarming rates in healthcare facilities, threatening to undo decades of medical progress.
Alarming new research reveals antibiotic-resistant infections are striking vulnerable babies across the UK, with health experts warning of a growing crisis in neonatal care.
Health officials issue urgent alert about symptomless STI Mycoplasma genitalium that's becoming untreatable due to antibiotic resistance. Learn the risks and prevention.
Groundbreaking research from a leading UK university finds that a disinfectant found in everyday household cleaning products may be fuelling a dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria, raising serious concerns for public health.
Health officials issue a stark warning as drug-resistant bacterial infections, including the deadly 'nightmare bacteria', show a concerning rise, threatening to undo decades of medical progress.
A sharp rise in dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has been detected in UK patient samples, posing a severe threat to public health and modern medicine.
Labour MP Allison Gardner reveals her harrowing battle with a simple UTI that spiralled into a debilitating chronic condition, exposing the hidden dangers of antibiotic resistance and calling for urgent NHS action.
A lethal antibiotic-resistant superbug has been discovered in popular supermarket pork and chicken, sparking a major food safety alert from UK health officials.
Exclusive: Groundbreaking UK study reveals that scrolling your mobile phone in the bathroom creates a dangerous breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant E.coli and other faecal bacteria, posing a severe public health risk.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that over-the-counter painkillers, including ibuprofen and paracetamol, may be contributing to the global antibiotic resistance crisis, a hidden danger in your medicine cabinet.
A groundbreaking antibiotic, gepotidacin, has been approved for use on the NHS, promising a powerful new weapon against drug-resistant urinary tract infections and potentially saving thousands of hospitalisations.
A rapidly spreading, antibiotic-resistant STI, Mycoplasma genitalium, is causing a hidden health crisis in Australia, linked to infertility and miscarriages, with experts warning of a 'public health disaster'.