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

Nagaland bans junk food in schools, calls for sensitising children

By issuing this notification, Nagaland followed states such as Punjab, Odisha and Manipur in banning junk food in schools

Study indicates increasing multi-drug resistance in children against enteric bacteria

Children in India also carry high levels of antibiotic resistance against key pathogens causing difficulty in treating infections

US non-profit urges quick-service restaurants to get antibiotics off menu

Use of antibiotics in food-producing animals is recognised by WHO as contributing to the global antibiotic resistance burden in humans

Similar patterns of antibiotic resistance found in animals, humans and their environment: study

Conducted in Ujjain district, the study highlights that genes responsible for resistance were commonly detected across samples

Trimming fats

The US is determined to eliminate trans fatty acids from its food. Can India do the same?

OIE releases new strategy to fight antimicrobial resistance

Agency exhorts international community to come forward and outline a work plan