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wellbeing-body1 day ago•19 min saved

Rethinking probiotics: 3 strategies to protect your gut during antibiotics

Probiotic supplements aren’t proven to help during antibiotic courses and may slow gut recovery; most people’s microbiomes rebound after a course, though some antibiotics can cause lasting changes, and probiotics may help only in high‑risk cases to prevent C. difficile. The author endorses prudent antibiotic use and completing prescribed courses, plus three non‑probiotic strategies to bolster the microbiome during therapy.

via The Washington Post|

#antibiotics #diagnosis-and-treatment #gut-health

science1 month ago•18 min saved

Global AMR wave: common infections resisting antibiotics worldwide

A global review led by Jilin University and Peking Union Medical College Hospital finds antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not a distant threat but a present crisis: common infections are increasingly no longer treatable with standard antibiotics, with regional patterns influenced by policy, practice, and environmental use; bacteria such as E. coli and Klebsiella show β-lactamase activity in parts of Asia while carbapenem resistance climbs in Europe and the Americas, and fungi like Candida auris also resist multiple drugs. Reversing the trend requires rapid diagnostics, precision dosing, smarter drug combinations, and robust national surveillance and stewardship, plus cutting agricultural antibiotic use and pursuing new antibiotics and antifungals within a One Health framework. The study appears in the Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

via Earth.com|

#antibiotics #antimicrobial-resistance #one-health

nutrition1 month ago•22 min saved

Protecting your gut on antibiotics: a dietitian's practical plan

After a course of antibiotics upset her gut, the author spoke with registered dietitian Avery Zenker, who says antibiotic effects on the gut vary by drug and person. To support recovery, prioritize hydration, a varied, fiber-rich diet, and prebiotic foods (like oats, bananas, garlic, apples, legumes). Limit fried foods, sugar, alcohol, and highly acidic or spicy items if symptoms occur. Probiotics aren’t guaranteed to help and aren’t always necessary; treat gut health during and after antibiotics like any other day, increasing fiber gradually and checking with a doctor about any interactions.

via Fit&Well|

#antibiotics #fiber #gut-health

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Kent meningitis outbreak peak passed, but vigilance remains, UKHSA says

UKHSA says the peak of the Kent meningitis outbreak linked to a Canterbury nightclub has passed, with 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths. Four clinics across Canterbury, Ashford and Faversham are offering vaccines and antibiotics, and more than 10,000 vaccines and about 13,000 antibiotic courses have been administered. Cases may still appear as monitoring continues; the outbreak involves MenB, and routine MenB vaccination does not fully cover late teens.

via BBC|

#antibiotics #health #kent

science2 months ago•25 min saved

Birch Tar: Neanderthals’ Primitive Antibiotic Found on Tools

New research suggests Neanderthals produced birch tar (a process dating back to about 200,000 years ago) and used it as a primitive antiseptic, with lab tests showing the tar killed Staphylococcus aureus while largely sparing E. coli. Dental plaque analyses also indicate Neanderthals sought out medicinal plants like chamomile and yarrow, implying a sophisticated medical culture and care for wounds that could inform modern therapeutics as antibiotic resistance grows.

via ZME Science|

#ancient-medicine #antibiotics #archaeology

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Canterbury meningitis B outbreak prompts vaccine push and antibiotic response

An outbreak of meningitis B in Canterbury, southeast England, has reached 20 confirmed or suspected cases (two deaths), with 11 more awaiting confirmation; authorities are expanding vaccination access, distributing antibiotics, and investigating a link to a local nightclub, while stressing the overall risk is low and outlining vaccine timing and private access for older teens.

via Euronews.com|

#antibiotics #canterbury #health

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Kent meningitis outbreak exposes vaccination gaps and urgent vigilance

UK health officials are tackling a Kent meningitis outbreak linked to meningococcal B (MenB), with 15 cases in Canterbury and two deaths; many teens born before 2015 haven’t had MenB vaccine, though MenACWY covers other strains and is given at school. Private MenB courses cost about £220 and there is no NHS catch‑up for teens. Authorities urge vigilance, rapid antibiotic access for those exposed, and prompt medical care if symptoms appear.

via BBC|

#antibiotics #health #kent

health2 months ago•8 min saved

Certain antibiotics leave gut microbes altered for years, Swedish study finds

A Swedish study of 14,979 adults linked certain oral antibiotics—most notably clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, and flucloxacillin—to lasting reductions in gut microbiome diversity and shifts in species abundance, persisting four to eight years after use. Diversity tends to recover most quickly within two years, but lingering effects can persist longer, and the health implications remain uncertain and may vary by country and prescribing patterns.

via CIDRAP|

#antibiotics #clindamycin #fluoroquinolones

health2 months ago•10 min saved

Kent meningitis outbreak: warning signs and vaccines as two die

An outbreak of invasive meningitis in Kent has left two dead and 13 cases identified. The UK Health Security Agency and NHS are arranging antibiotics for students near the University of Kent in Canterbury as a precaution. Authorities warn to watch for meningitis symptoms (fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, rash, confusion) and seek urgent medical help, as bacterial meningitis can be severe. Vaccines are available and part of the UK schedule; early hospital treatment with antibiotics is often required.

via The Independent|

#antibiotics #health #meningitis

health2 months ago•17 min saved

Kent meningitis crisis: mass antibiotic outreach as two young lives are lost

Two people have died and 11 others are seriously ill in a Kent meningitis outbreak. The UK Health Security Agency has contacted around 30,000 people in Canterbury; close contacts are receiving antibiotics as a precaution, while vaccination is expected later. The University of Kent is moving some events online and a Canterbury nightclub, Club Chemistry, remains closed as authorities investigate and manage the response.

via BBC|

#antibiotics #health #kent

uknews2 months ago•11 min saved

Inquest finds wrong antibiotics contributed to mother's sepsis death; NHS apologises

An inquest concluded that Aleisha Rochester would likely have survived if she had received the correct antibiotics for sepsis, prompting the NHS to apologise for the death.

via The Independent|

#antibiotics #croydon #inquest

technology2 months ago•19 min saved

AI accelerates the hunt for cures—from superbugs to Parkinson's.

AI is speeding up drug discovery by screening millions of compounds to find new antibiotics against drug-resistant bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae and MRSA, and by identifying potential Parkinson's therapies through machine learning. The technology is also repurposing existing drugs for rare diseases and creating virtual disease models to test treatments, potentially slashing development time and costs—though validation, data access, and the long path to clinical use remain significant hurdles.

via BBC|

#ai #antibiotics #drug-discovery

health3 months ago•260 min saved

Antibiotics Are the Biggest Gut Microbiome Disruptors, but Other Meds Matter

Gastroenterologists say antibiotics cause the most disruption to the gut microbiome, but other medications—including proton pump inhibitors, laxatives, NSAIDs, and certain cardiac drugs—can also alter gut bacteria, with some changes lasting years after stopping. Probiotics aren’t reliably regulated or proven to protect the microbiome, though Saccharomyces boulardii may reduce the risk of C. difficile diarrhea. If you must take such meds, focus on fiber-rich foods to support gut health and discuss qualquer protective steps with your doctor.

via AOL.com|

#antibiotics #gut-microbiome #health

health3 months ago•260 min saved

Antibiotics Are the Gut Microbiome’s Biggest Disruptor, Doctors Warn

Gastroenterologists warn antibiotics are the single biggest disruptor to the gut microbiome, though other meds like proton pump inhibitors, laxatives, NSAIDs, and certain cardiac drugs can also alter gut bacteria for years after use; probiotics are not reliably protective, though Saccharomyces boulardii may reduce the risk of C. difficile diarrhea; if you must take antibiotics, focus on fiber-rich foods to support gut health.

via AOL.com|

#antibiotics #cdiff #gut-microbiome

science4 months ago•56 min saved

Robot‑assisted chemistry spots metal‑based antibiotics, with iridium as a standout

Researchers used a liquid‑handling robot to perform click chemistry, creating 672 metal complexes by combining 192 ligands with five metals. Screening revealed notable antibacterial activity for iridium and rhenium complexes against Staphylococcus aureus, with six compounds selected for further study. One iridium complex showed 50–100× higher activity against bacteria than toxicity to human cells, a promising sign for metal‑based antibiotics but requiring further drug‑like optimization and in‑vivo testing; AI and expanded libraries are planned to guide next steps.

via Live Science|

#antibiotics #click-chemistry #iridium