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Warning over medication taken by MILLIONS that can trigger painful cough that lasts for months on end Antibiotics

Warning over medication taken by MILLIONS that can trigger painful cough that lasts for months on end

One of the most commonly taken drugs in the UK can trigger a debilitating cough that takes up to three months to disappear, a GP has warned. Ace inhibitors, used to treat high blood pressure, account for around 65million prescriptions in the UK every year.  The drugs, which include Ramipril, Lisinopril…
bubmag
April 18, 2025
These beetles eat rotting flesh — and could unlock the next generation of antibiotics Antibiotics

These beetles eat rotting flesh — and could unlock the next generation of antibiotics

Among the latest contenders in the fight against drug-resistant infections is a striking, black beetle with fiery red spots and orange-tipped antennae. Known for spending much of its life underground, the little-known American burying beetle could hold the key to developing the next generation of antibiotic treatments.  For the past…
bubmag
April 9, 2025
Scientists Warn: Popular Infant Medicine Could Trigger Diabetes Later in Life Antibiotics

Scientists Warn: Popular Infant Medicine Could Trigger Diabetes Later in Life

Mouse study reveals beneficial bacteria play crucial role in helping insulin-producing cells multiply. Exposure to antibiotics during a critical stage of infancy can hinder the development of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may increase the risk of diabetes later in life, according to new research in mice...Read More
bubmag
March 28, 2025
Nigeria Hosts Global Experts To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Antibiotics

Nigeria Hosts Global Experts To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance Crisis

ABUJA – With antibiotic resistance on the rise, Nigeria has become a focal point for global efforts to improve access to effective antibiotics. The Trinity Challenge, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and Jhpiego, hosted a high-level workshop in Abuja to address the challenges…
bubmag
March 25, 2025