Antibiotics

Two-thirds of Indians have coronavirus antibodies, sero survey shows

July 20, 2021

Two-thirds of Indians have coronavirus antibodies, sero survey shows

The survey showed 67.6% of adults were seropositive, while more than 62% of adults were unvaccinated.

July 02, 2021
Study shows misuse of antibiotics soared in India during Covid pandemic

The study led by researchers at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri, US, showed a total of 16.29 billion doses of antibiotics were sold in India in 2020.
May 25, 2021
Spike in over-the-counter antibiotic sale in Kerala worries experts

Doctors said buying and using the medicine without the recommendation of a physician could harm the body.
April 04, 2021
Here is why antibiotics may not be good for infants

It is already known that the use of antibiotics early in life disrupts the intestinal microbiota, the trillions of beneficial microorganisms that live in and on our bodies.
October 28, 2019
For most toothaches antibiotics are not necessary, say research

Patients with toothaches are often prescribed antibiotics by physicians and dentists to help relieve signs and symptoms and prevent progression to a more serious condition.
October 21, 2019
Self-medication behind rising resistance to common antibiotic in India?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security and development today.
July 05, 2019
Antibiotics can weaken your inherent flu defence system: Study

A research, published in the journal Cell Reports, discovered that signals from gut bacteria help to maintain a first line of defence in the lining of the lung.