Articles for Tag: "antibiotics"

Alarming increase in antibiotic failure rates 
Alarming increase in antibiotic failure rates
A new study finds that a common medication is failing millions of patients.
Are kids still getting too many antibiotics? 
Are kids still getting too many antibiotics?
According to a new study, children are receiving twice as many prescriptions as necessary.
CDC report shines light on antibiotic overuse 
CDC report shines light on antibiotic overuse
Find out what Illinois is doing to combat antibiotic misuse and prevent the spread of superbugs.
Should parents use retail clinics for kids? 
Should parents use retail clinics for kids?
The American Academy of Pediatrics is advising parents to bring their kids to a pediatrician instead of a walk-in clinic.
Popular fast food chain to serve antibiotic-free chicken 
Popular fast food chain to serve antibiotic-free chicken
Known for its chicken, restaurant Chik-fil-A is changing up its standards.
Antibiotic America: The dangers of overuse  Featured
Antibiotic America: The dangers of overuse
You hear about antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” in the news, but what can you do to help prevent antibiotic overuse and the spread of them?
Without new antibiotics, growing resistance a ‘ticking time bomb’ 
Without new antibiotics, growing resistance a ‘ticking time bomb’
The overuse of antibiotics is creating a potential crisis scientist say. New strains of deadly bacteria are proving difficult, if not impossible, to stop.