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Kidney specialist says antibiotics don't work for viral infections: 'In 3-5 days, body recovers by itself'

December 24, 2025 5:46 pm

Antibiotics are not a fallback option; here's why

Falling sick in Brazil showed me what India gets wrong about antibiotics

December 10, 2025 9:33 am

Across the world, antibiotics are viewed as curative medicines — to be used only when truly necessary. In India, they tend to be used preventively, routinely prescribed for viral infections that the human body is fully capable of handling

Why the 'don't misuse antibiotics' campaign doesn't work

November 26, 2025 1:34 pm

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is often described as one of the defining health threats of our time. But communication around the issue is oversimplified, does not serve the diverse communities afflicted with the issue

An ENT wants you to know of these hidden risks of using earphones during the rains: 'While it is tricky to catch...'

September 14, 2025 10:36 pm

Earphones block airflow in the ear canal creating a warm and moist environment where germs thrive

Painkiller use with antibiotics may increase bacterial resistance: Study

August 30, 2025 1:30 pm

Revealing how common non-antibiotics are contributing to antibiotic resistance, the study "is a clear reminder that we need to carefully consider the risks of using multiple medications

The updated regulations also include prohibiting antibiotics in honey production

FSSAI tightens antibiotic limits in food to combat rising threat of superbugs and antimicrobial resistance

November 04, 2024 5:50 pm

Evidence from countries that have already implemented bans on antibiotics as growth promoters, such as Denmark and the Netherlands, shows promising results

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Antimicrobial Resistance and India

October 25, 2024 7:33 pm

A groundbreaking new study published in the Lancet warns that antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens could kill over 39 million people by 2050. What is AMR? Why is it a global concern?

Do I need that antibiotic?

May 21, 2024 6:00 pm

In recent years, U.S. health experts have recommended being more conservative in prescribing antibiotics for common situations, like for treating acne or preventing infections from dental procedures.

A Kerala family health centre becomes nation’s first antibiotic-smart hospital

November 24, 2023 4:47 pm

Health Minister Veena George said that the FHC at Kakkodi in Kozhikode district has met all parameters mentioned in the guidelines to control excessive use of antibiotics