My doctor prescribed me a course of antibiotics, and my friend told me to pick up a probiotic supplement to protect my microbiome. Should I do it, or am I wasting my money? There isn’t solid data that ...

A startling new study warns that two of America’s most common over-the-counter painkillers, ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol), may have an unexpected role in one of the world's most urgent ...

You know the feeling: You take a course of antibiotics and are amazed by how much better you are only after a few doses. It’s a shining example of modern medicine at its finest. But for some people, ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first drug in a new class of antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections — the first time that’s happened in nearly 30 years. Subscribe ...

To stem the surging antibiotic resistance public health crisis, scientists seek solutions inside the mechanics of bacterial infection. A new study has found a vulnerability related to magnesium ...

If there’s a point where antibiotics are no longer effective, one expert says we’re “already there.” MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is multi-drug-resistant strain—ubiquitous in ...

Two newly discovered mechanisms in bacteria have been identified that can contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. Changing the number of copies of resistance genes in bacteria ...

If it’s not medically necessary, you may want to consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Anna Gibbs Q: I was prescribed a yearlong ...

These findings add further support to the current recommendation, which is not to give antibiotics to people with acute bronchitis who are generally healthy and not at high risk for severe illness, ...

Chick-fil-A announced last week that it would be shifting away from antibiotic-free chicken starting this spring — though they aren’t the only fast-food chain still using antibiotics in their meats.

It’s antibiotic season. Brush up on how you should use them — and when to avoid them. Credit...Petra Eriksson Supported by By Dawn MacKeen Chasing away an infection with the right antibiotic can feel ...

Antibiotic resistance is among the biggest global threats to human health. It was directly responsible for an estimated 1.27 million deaths in 2019 and contributed to nearly five million more. The ...