Using antibiotics is linked to disturbance of the gut microbiome, which may have effects on cognitive function. However, a new study may help reassure older adults who are concerned about taking ...

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a critical vulnerability in drug-resistant bacteria: zinc -- or a lack thereof. In a recent study, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, ...

For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of ...

Nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) enzymes are essential in creating important medications, such as penicillin and ...

For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of ...

A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals how bacterial defense mechanisms can be neutralized, enabling the efficient ...

There is not a significant difference in harm risks between one week and two weeks of antibiotic use, according to a study published Dec. 30 in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Shorter antibiotic courses ...

Here are five notes from the study: Multi-drug resistance, when a bacteria is resistant to three or more antibiotics, has become more common in sepsis-causing bacteria, the researchers said.

Researchers from Northern Arizona University published a study showing the health risks of multi-drug-resistant bacteria.

In the future, more studies are required to understand whether any specific probiotic preparation could effectively restore gut microbiome diversity and composition after antibiotic use.