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New test identifies antibiotic-resistant bacteria in 30 minutes

Scientistshavepioneeredamethodtodetectantibioticsusceptibilityforurinarytractinfectionsinlessthan30minutes,potentiallyenablingpatientstobediagnosedandprescribed

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These Nuns Are Petitioning McDonald's to Remove Antibiotics From Meat

"Superbug" infections caused by these antibiotics kill 23,000 Americans a year. A group of nuns is fighting McDonald’s to change your Happy Meal.

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McDonald's urged to give up antibiotics globally

McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain said on Monday that meat suppliers for its restaurants in China must strictly follow China's law and regulations on the use of antibiotics in beef cattle and poultry.

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Scientists find new powerful antibiotic in human nose

Scientists searching for new antibiotics to cure hard-to-treat infections have found an effective bacteria in the human nose.

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Antibiotic resistance a global threat to health, economy: expert

Antibiotic resistance is a massive global threat with both health and economic consequences, an expert said here Monday.

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Antibiotics in China's water causes concern

Research revealing high antibiotic concentration in China's surface water has caused widespread concern over the safety of drinking water.