Surfers Help Science in Fight against Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria with their Poop


Why surfers can help research into how water pollutions is affecting antibiotic resistant bacteria? They are exposed more than other water athletes to sea water. For research into one of the possibly...

Over 100 Patients potentially infected by Superbug in Los Angeles Hospital


The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has informed over 100 patients that they are at risk of having been infected with an antibiotics resistant bug. During endoscopic procedures that took place...

MERS Virus is on the Rampage


The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus began in the region two years ago. Today, it has spread in many other countries as well. Scientists and experts have put two and two together in...

MERS Virus is on the Rise


The MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) virus is an ailment of the respiratory system that was first detected in camels. How it got to be transferred to human beings remains unknown. The symptoms...

New Study: Common Pain Relievers Fight Bacterial Infections


Potentially huge news is simmering in the world of infectious disease treatment. Researchers publishing in the journal Chemistry and Biology have found that common anti-inflammatory pain relievers...

New Study: Common Pain Relievers Fight Bacterial Infections


Potentially huge news is simmering in the world of infectious disease treatment. Researchers publishing in the journal Chemistry and Biology have found that common anti-inflammatory pain relievers...

How To Prevent Antibiotic Apocalypse


Want to protect your kids from drug-resistant bacteria? Open your  wallet. Governments and insurance companies need to commit to paying 10 or 50 times more than they already do if industry is...