The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning Brits not to take antibiotics for certain common illnesses. Specifically, it says do not take them to tackle colds or flu. Antibiotics work by killing ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between antibiotics and antivirals? -- A.T.G. ANSWER: Antibiotics are an effective treatment for bacteria. Some antibiotics are very broad, meaning that they can ...

Antimicrobial resistance is a serious public health problem, but it is not the only reason why some antibiotics don’t work. Some bacteria, such as tuberculosis-causing Mycobacterium tuberculosis, can ...

Learn about antibiotic resistance and its impact on health. Discover why overusing antibiotics can lead to serious infections ...