Imagine a tiny, invisible fortress, a slimy shield built by bacteria that makes them practically invincible against our best medicines. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie; it’s the grim reality of “superbugs” like Klebsiella pneumoniae, a pathogen that thrives in hospitals and poses a critical global threat, especially in stubbornly infected wounds. For … Read more
Antibiotics have long been a cornerstone of modern medicine, saving countless lives and revolutionizing how we treat infections. But what if the very things we use to keep us healthy—like the “good” bacteria in probiotics—could actually be making antibiotics less effective? A groundbreaking new study from China has unearthed a troubling connection between the probiotics … Read more
In a world increasingly threatened by bacteria that shrug off our most powerful medicines, the rise of “superbugs” is a chilling reality. One such formidable adversary is Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium often found in hospitals that can cause severe infections like pneumonia and meningitis. The World Health Organization has labeled it a “critical threat pathogen,” … Read more
Anew study at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis demonstrates that the state of the gut microbiome has profound effects on the functions of the brain.
scientists say taking probiotics while prescribed antibiotics could help ease the toll that the powerful medications can take on the gut.
A new study, finds that early life exposure to antibiotics in neonatal mice has adverse effects on the gut into adulthood.
A new study conducted by Emory University researchers explores this in mice with malignant melanoma, finding that broad-spectrum antibiotics decreases gut diversity in the rodents.
Antibiotics can harm your gut, but how much so depends on your gender, a new animal study from Cedars-Sinai concludes.
For people who struggle with urges to pour a nightly glass of wine or whiskey, it turns out it may have to do with their gut health.
Compounds found in Brazilian native marine sponges are able to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a new study.