You probably think “antibiotic resistance” means that a bacterial infection can’t be cured by any antibiotics. But the FDA ...

Chemotherapy drugs can affect any body system, but may especially impact the following: Routine blood count monitoring is a crucial part of chemotherapy. The drugs can cause a loss of healthy red ...

Antibiotics can wipe out good bacteria in your gut and cause uncomfortable side effects. Dietitians share what to eat to feel better.

These communities also typically encase themselves in a protective layer of secretions, which makes it more difficult for the body’s immune system—and antibiotics—to fight back. The oyster-derived ...

The new models could give antibiotics a laser-like precision to target only specific bacteria in specific parts of the body. This would represent a major step forward in the battle against the ...

Bacteria that cause infections often escape from antibiotics and the immune system by forming biofilms to protect themselves. Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that attach to surfaces ...

These communities also typically encase themselves in a protective layer of secretions, which makes it more difficult for the body’s immune system—and antibiotics—to fight back. The oyster ...