A growing outbreak of Meningitis has raised alarm across the United Kingdom. Linked to a crowded nightclub event, cases have risen rapidly with confirmed deaths reported. Health authorities are now investigating possible mutations and warning about limited vaccine availability. As concerns grow, officials urge vigilance to contain the spread.

UK Meningitis Outbreak: 27 Cases, 2 Dead | Nightclub Link & Mutation Fears

#Gravitas Scientists have uncovered bacteria that have been trapped in ice for nearly 5,000 years.  These ancient microbes are resistant to ten of the basic antibiotics we rely on today.


5,000-year-old Bacteria Resistant to 10 Antibiotics 

According to the study, antibiotics resistance was the highest in South-East Asian and Eastern Mediterranean Regions where 1 in 3 reported infections were resistant.

Superbugs getting closer? 40% of pathogen-antibiotic combinations show increased resistance

A global report has raised serious alarms about the rise in drug-resistant infections, revealing that antibiotic resistance may have caused over 3 million child deaths. The overuse of last-resort antibiotics and post-COVID disruptions are fueling the crisis, especially in Africa and Asia. Experts call for urgent international action to combat the growing threat of superbugs.

Global health alert: Antibiotic resistance linked to millions of child deaths

New research suggests that commonly used medications like ibuprofen, antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatories could lower the risk of dementia. Watch this report for more details!

Ibuprofen and antiviral drugs could slow dementia progression, study suggests

Talcum powder mixed with starch used in antibiotics supplied to Indian government hospitals

According to a report from ICMR, superbugs are present in 21 of India's leading hospitals. How dangerous is this? What are superbugs? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Harmful 'superbugs' in 21 of India's leading hospitals, says report

Govt bans 156 medicines, including antibiotics, painkillers, and multivitamins

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Scientists try to get molecules from extinct humans to discover new antibiotics

Studies show that antibiotics can damage healthy bacteria in the gut. Antibiotics also harm the immune system by giving pathogenic bacteria a resistant gene. Are antibiotics a bane or a boon? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas | Study: Antibiotics wipe out gut microbiomes, damage immune system

Pollution-fuelled antibiotic resistance threatens human health: Study

Artificial intelligence (AI) was utilised by researchers to find a novel antibiotic that can eradicate a dangerous species of superbug. Thousands of possible substances were reduced using artificial intelligence (AI) to a small number that could be evaluated in a lab. Abaucin, a strong experimental antibiotic that was the end result, needs to undergo more testing before it can be utilised.

New Superbug-killing antibiotic discovered

A fast-growing antibiotic-resistant bacteria is the latest concern in Los Angeles. The superbug was detected for the first time in Los Angeles. As per researchers at the university of Southern California, the superbugs are spreading faster and wider in the community than previously thought of

Bacteria that can resist antibiotics found in Los Angeles water treatment plant

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Europe is facing a drug shortage of antibiotics like amoxicillin, which is used to treat respiratory infections. The signs of the crisis started to show in late 2022 with countries reporting problems in sourcing certain important drugs. What is the bloc doing to solve this health crisis? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Europe battling drug shortage

Superbugs could be as big a killer as cancer is today by 2050: UN report

Do you live in Europe or the US? Are you in the need of prescribed antibiotics? If your answer to both the questions is yes then you know what we are talking about. Several western countries are reporting a serious shortage in antibiotics or paracetamol.

Europe hit by shortage of antibiotics; doctors and officials express concern

Europe: UK reports shortage in supply of antibiotics; doctors to recommend shorter courses

Doctors show concern as countries across Europe face shortages of antibiotics

Do you consume antibiotics without a prescription? You could be weakening your immune system. A study says Indians consume antibiotics at will, making themselves ill-equipped for future illnesses. Molly Gambhir tells you why self-medicating could be dangerous.

Gravitas Plus: Why self-medicating is dangerous

New antibiotics could save millions from drug-resistant superbugs

Common antibiotics linked to increased risk of birth defects: Study

According to a study published by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Most healthy Indians are resistant to common antibiotics. Watch this video to know more.

Growing resistance to antibiotics in Indians

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