A quest to discover new antibiotics is taking a Cal Poly biochemistry research team back in time millions of years as they ...

Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, infectious diseases were rampant. Communicable diseases were the most common cause of death, and the average lifespan was about 47 years old. However, this ...

Bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics are a growing health problem. These dangerous pathogens are already thought to contribute to the deaths of over 4 million people every year, worldwide. The ...

Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics for certain types of colitis, such as ulcerative colitis and ischemic colitis. While antibiotics help with symptoms, there may be some adverse effects. Colitis ...

Cellulitis may have different symptoms depending on the type of bacteria involved and where on your body it affects. These factors may influence which antibiotics a doctor prescribes to treat ...

Life just got more difficult for those fighting antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Researchers at McGill University have ...

A new study has found seven types of prescription medications can have a lasting impact on the gut microbiome, which can ...

Antibiotics are used to prevent and treat bacterial lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis. The type of antibiotic you receive depends on what type of infection you have or are trying to ...

Some antibiotics can cause problems with the heart. These include fluoroquinolones, which can cause various issues with the aorta. Macrolides, a different group of antibiotics, can cause permanent ...

That’s how former NFL player Brandon Noble recently described his career-ending, antibiotic-resistant infection — and the disclosure from his doctors that the available antibiotics might not be able ...