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Why overuse of antibiotics is a massive, ‘staggering’ problem in health care
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that we are losing ground in the battle against so-called superbugs -- the harmful or deadly bacteria resistant to nearly all our antibiotic defenses. William Brangham talks to…
Worsening environment is deadly but not hopeless, UN report says
The sixth Global Environment Outlook indicates environmental problems are making things more dangerous for people.
Your gym mats may be breeding antibiotic-resistant germs
It may be time to reconsider the use of some spray sanitizers.
Puppies are making people sick — and it’s people’s fault
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria that have infected more than 100 people and that have been linked to pet store puppies appear to have spread at least in part because healthy dogs were given antibiotics — a decision that all but surely fostered…
Deadly antibiotic resistance is predicted to eclipse the number of people affected by cancer by 2050, and one of the biggest causes is overuse. A new study out Monday found the use of antibiotics worldwide has increased 65 percent in…
In the book "Big Chicken," Maryn McKenna chronicles how humanity went from developing antibiotics to keep healthy to standing on the verge of an onslaught of unstoppable diseases.
Some health professionals are advocating for shorter antibiotics courses, going so far as to say maybe patients should stop taking antibiotics once they feel better.
Dr. John Rex discusses the growing concerns around antibacterial resistance and why so many companies have stopped trying to create new drugs.
A new study suggests a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant superbug may be evading disease surveillance.
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