Consuming the antibiotic doxycycline after sex can significantly reduce the chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STI) like chlamydia or early syphilis, a study revealed.

A single dose of THIS antibiotic can help prevent syphilis, other STIs: US study

A new antibiotic, Zosurabalpin, is set to revolutionize the fight against the deadly antibiotic-resistant bacterium, carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB).

Experts develop 'Zosurabalpin' to fight 'CRAB' bacteria

Research says that you need to avoid certain salads for antibiotic treatment otherwise it can increase the risk of drug resistance soup bugs in your body. Researchers from the University of Nottingham have now found in their study that certain vegetables have bacteria which has antibiotic-resistance genes. These genes are found in the DNA molecules of bacteria and can be transferred from cell to cell allowing the germs to build up resistance.

A new study says vegetable salads can create antibiotic resistance

The United States will roll out a decades-old antibiotic repurposed as a preventive pill which will boost its long fight against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

US to roll out repurposed antibiotic to prevent sexually transmitted infections

Artificial intelligence has a plethora of use and one of the significant ways that it can serve humanity is by lending a helping hand in discovering treatments for various kinds of diseases.

AI discovers new antibiotic that can kill deadly hospital superbug

Researchers believe that new antibiotics can be discovered from the fur of Costa Rican sloths as they may harbour antibiotic-producing bacteria. The theory has come up after experts noticed that these tropical animals never get sick and appear to be surprisingly infection-proof.

Fur of Costa Rican sloths may harbour antibiotic-producing bacteria: Study

Antibiotics manufacturers are facing supply-chain challenges as several countries across Europe are reporting shortages of antibiotics amid a rise in the demand for the medicines.

Doctors show concern as countries across Europe face shortages of antibiotics

A new study by Lancet has found that India severely overuses antibiotics and a huge part of the formulations that the country's private sector uses aren't even approved by the Central drug regulator.

India is overmedicating on unapproved drugs, getting antibiotic resistant: Lancet study

A clinical research presented at the 24th International AIDS conference in Montreal, Canada, has claimed that an antibiotic named doxycycline, taken after unprotected sex can drastically reduce the risk of three bacterial Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) viz.

Antibiotic after unprotected sex reduces chances of contracting STDs: Study

Bacteria in Antarctica have been discovered with genes that give them natural antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance and have the potential to spread out of the polar regions, according to scientists in Chile.

Bacteria with antibiotic resistant genes discovered in Antarctica

The humble kitchen sponge has always been viewed as the breeding ground for germs. In fact, in a study published in Nature Scientific Reports, German researchers found the presence of more than 54 billion bacteria across 118 genera in kitchen sponges. They also found that cleaning the sponge thoroughly did not help much. But now, thanks to a new study, this very kitchen sponge could provide the key to fighting antibiotic resistant bacteria

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