antibiotic resistance
White Kids Are More Likely to Be Given Antibiotics They Don't Need
This is both good and bad news for kids of color.
We Can’t Make Blanket Rules About Finishing Antibiotic Prescriptions
Despite recent headlines, you may still need to take all of the pills in the bottle.
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People Are Buying Fish Antibiotics Because They Can’t Afford Human Ones
”My fish got bronchitis the first week of a new job.”
Oral Sex Is Fueling the Global Spread of Untreatable Gonorrhea
Now in 50 countries. We repeat: UNTREATABLE.
Your Burger Is Contributing to Our Superbug Problem
"As far as imminent threats to human health go, I'd put antibiotic resistance second only to global warming. For 23,000 people, this apocalypse is already here."
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Komodo Dragon Blood Might Save Us From Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs'
The Komodo dragon's blood has a special protein to protect the lizard from its own bacteria-ridden drool.
We Talked to the Scientists Turning Roadkill into Medicine
The process involves harrowing road trips and a lot of really disgusting Q-tips.
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Here Are Some Very Good Boys Trained to Sniff Out Superbugs
A Vancouver hospital is using dogs to detect C. difficile.
You Better Hope Science Finds a Way to Kill These Super Bacteria
The World Health Organization ID'd 12 of the scariest strains.