Use of antibiotics in animal food leads to drug resistance in humans
A new report highlights the risks of antibiotic use in animals and their presence in effluents from pharmaceutical companies
Treatment of sexually transmitted infections getting tougher due to antimicrobial resistance
World Health Organization has now issued new guideines for three such infections
Scientists suggest cap on yearly antibiotic use
They also propose phasing-out use of antimicrobial growth romoters in animals with a deadline of five years
US to regulate use of antibiotics in bees
As per new FDA rules, beekeepers can get antibiotics only after they are prescribed by a veterinarian
From nostrils to crocodile blood – ten surprising places to look for antibiotics
In the battle against superbugs, you'd be amazed where we might find the cures of the future
Modi bats for judicious use of antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a critical global health issue which needs urgent attention
Researchers find new gene providing resistance to last-resort antibiotic
The finding comes eight months after the first-ever gene responsible for resistance to colistin, a last-resort drug for multi-drug-resistant …
Undetected infiltration
Pharmaceutical drugs that we consume are travelling through our pee and poo and contaminating water sources
India needs to do a lot more to align itself with OIE strategy on combating antimicrobial resistance
Present initiatives in India remain sporadic and fragmented
Countries promise commitment towards implementation of Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance
India outlines progress but a lot more needs to be achieved for comprehensive outcomes
Antimicrobial resistance a ticking time bomb, warn world health experts
They were speaking at a live broadcast organised at the 69th World Health Assembly
Food labels should disclose public health impacts, says minister
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs minister Ram Vilas Paswan promises to write to the health ministry