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Telling people to use antibiotics responsibly isn’t enough. What will work instead

Antimicrobial resistance is projected to cause up to 10 million deaths each year by 2050, making it one of the most pressing global health challenges of this century. In 2021, an estimated 4.71 million deaths were associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance.

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‘Those who eat Chilean salmon cannot imagine how much human blood it carries with it’

The country is the world’s second-largest producer of the popular fish, and the biggest supplier to the US, but its farms are beset by accusations of dangerous labour conditions, antibiotic overuse and ecological harm

The Guardian - UK

EPA urged to ban spraying of antibiotics on US food crops amid resistance fears

Use of 8m pounds of antibiotics and antifungals a year leads to superbugs and damages human health, lawsuit claims

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Antibiotic resistance: how a pioneering trial is using old drugs to save babies from sepsis

The infection is responsible for 800,000 newborn deaths each year, but clinics in eight countries are working together to find new treatments

The Guardian - UK

‘Perfect storm’ behind growing threat of drug-resistant infections in Europe, health officials warn

Antimicrobial resistance causes more than 35,000 deaths per year across the region.

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Recent studies prove the ancient practice of nasal irrigation is effective at fighting the common cold

It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat.

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Silent Killer Infections Surge: Superbug Deaths Soar 17% in England — Here's How to Protect Yourself

Superbug deaths in England surged 17% in 2024. Learn what's driving this UK health crisis and how to protect yourself from antibiotic-resistant infections.

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Deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024

Data also shows an average of nearly 400 newly reported cases of antibiotic-resistant infections a week last year

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Scientists make significant discovery on bacteria’s resistance to common antibiotics

Researchers hope that findings can help them treat infections more effectively

The Independent UK

Antibiotic found hiding in plain sight could treat dangerous infections, early study finds

Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen antibiotic that shows promising in treating drug-resistant infections.

LiveScience

From antibiotics to antimalarials: how repurposed drugs might keep cancer from returning

Many cancer survivors live with the worry that their cancer might come back. This “recurrence” occurs when cancer cells hide somewhere in the body – like in the bone marrow – and start growing again, sometimes years later. Scientists have been trying to understand how to stop these cells from…

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NHS trialling rapid blood test to help diagnose sepsis and meningitis in children

The 15-minute test can fast-track detecting whether a patient is suffering from a bacterial or viral infection

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NHS trials new rapid blood test that could save children’s lives

The 15-minute blood test can quickly distinguish between bacterial and viral infections

The Independent UK

Rapid blood test for children ‘could spot sepsis and save lives’

Experts believe the 15-minute test could save lives and lead to more appropriate treatment.

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Beef, pork, chicken: the world loves cheap meat. If people knew what really goes in it, that love affair would be over

Antibiotic use in farming is now rampant. How meat is produced in China may mean the drugs you need here won’t work, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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8 Prescription Myths That Still Influence Treatment Decisions

Prescription medicine can be confusing. Between TV commercials, online “wellness experts,” and that one friend who swears antibiotics cure everything, it’s no wonder myths still run wild in modern medicine. Even with all the information available at our fingertips, old-school beliefs and half-truths still creep into treatment decisions every day.…

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Growing cocktail of medicines in world’s waterways could be fuelling antibiotic resistance

Scientists have long been worried about the buildup of antibiotics in the environment.

Euronews

One in six bacterial infections is now resistant to standard drugs, WHO warns

Many antibiotics have lost effectiveness against common bacterial infections since 2018, the report warned.

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The Guardian - UK

Sharp global rise in antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, WHO finds

Experts describe findings as deeply concerning and predict 70% increase in related deaths by 2050

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Striking images capture an antibiotic slaying bacteria in real time

Scientists have captured images of polymyxins, a type of antibiotic, disrupting and infiltrating the membranes of disease-causing bacteria.

Euronews

'Nightmare bacteria' infections are on the rise in the US

Though the numbers are still small, the rate of US cases jumped more than fivefold in recent years.

The Independent UK

‘Lyme disease ruined my life – I was misdiagnosed with hypochondria and depression for over 20 years’

AS TOLD TO : Frédéric Roscop, 49, contracted Lyme disease aged five years old but wasn’t diagnosed with it until his mid-thirties. He tells Charlotte Cripps about his lifelong battle with the disease, along with co-infections and associated mental health challenges, and how he found his way to a normal…

The Independent UK

Health warning issued as drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ infections continue to rise

It's likely many people are unrecognized carriers of the drug-resistant bacteria, which could lead to community spread

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Best and Worst Milk: Here Are the 4 Cleanest and 4 Most Contaminated Brands in the Dairy Aisle

The dairy aisle is one of the most confusing sections of the grocery store. There are dozens of different brands of milk, all with different claims about their quality and purity. To help consumers make a more informed choice, several independent consumer and environmental groups have conducted tests on popular…

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Girl, 15, Loses Her Life To Meningitis After Being Misdiagnosed With Stomach Bug

“Antibiotics should have been given as soon as possible. We are devastated," said the parents of 15-year-old Zara Cheesman.

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