Antibiotics

The U.S. cannot begin to tackle the problem of antimicrobial resistance without first changing the way antibiotics are reimbursed, experts argued during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. "Antibiotics ... are curative life-saving drugs," said Helen Boucher, MD, of Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, who spoke on behalf of…

Developing new antibiotics presents a complicated challenge, but scientists are now using artificial intelligence to design new drugs to address the problem. In May researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and McMaster University published a study on their use of an AI algorithm to identify an antibiotic that can…

Three public health agencies in and around Houston, TX, warn residents to look for infections from a foodborne parasite. The parasite, cyclospora, cannot be seen by the naked eye and can cause severe gastronomical illnesses that require antibiotics. The parasite is commonly found in fresh produce. Food safety experts say…

Tyson Foods, the largest chicken producer in the United States, has announced that it will remove the “No Antibiotics Ever” label from certain chicken products by the end of the year, according to media reports. The Wall Street Journal first reported this development, stating that Tyson will remove the label…

BBQ Pork Sandwich The Quick Service Restaurant franchise that proves responsible, healthier ingredients can be both delicious and good for business, has begun sourcing very-hard-to-get NAE pulled pork for six new menu items available now including three sandwiches, two mac & cheese bowls, and the Pickled Cuban Pizza St. Louis,…

Tyson Foods brand frozen chicken wings are pictured in a grocery store freezer in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S. May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo July 2 (Reuters) - Tyson Foods (TSN.N) is reintroducing certain antibiotics to its chicken supply chain and will drop its "no antibiotics…

Aquaculture produces more than half of the world’s seafood, mostly in inland and coastal waters. Industrial marine and coastal finfish aquaculture, such as salmon farming, accounts for just a fraction of that production, and comes with a host of negative environmental impacts.A set of agribusiness giants and other corporate interests…

Three UK retailers are buying meat from chickens in Poland that were given a group of antibiotics used to treat human Salmonella infections. An investigation by broadcaster ITV, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and newspaper The Guardian found Asda, Iceland, and Lidl get frozen chicken products from a Polish poultry…

Currently the only treatments for endometriosis are hormonal medications or surgery, however a new study has found that antibiotics could be a potential treatment. (Image credit: Henadzi Pechan via Getty Images) A bacteria commonly found in the mouth and gut could be what triggers endometriosis, a small new study suggests. …

Singapore This comes despite guidelines warning that inappropriate antibiotic consumption can lead to an increased risk of antimicrobial resistance. A doctor treats a patient at a clinic in Singapore. SINGAPORE: A new study has found that over a four-year period, about 12 per cent of oral antibiotics were prescribed in…