Superbugs to devastate humanity as last antibiotic chemicals prove useless

As drug-resistant infections become more prevalent, more and more people are now being treated with "last-resort" antibiotics, warns a new report by Public Health England, an agency within the British Department of Health. The report also showed an increase in the number of people suffering a "significant antibiotic-resistant infection" between 2010 and 2014. Antibiotic resistance develops … Continue reading Superbugs to devastate humanity as last antibiotic chemicals prove useless

Antibiotic-resistant superbug threat now a reality

The dawn of antibiotic-resistant superbugs is upon us. Antibiotic resistance has been a growing threat for decades, and it has finally reached “critical mass,” if you will. On Wednesday, September 21st, the United Nations held a meeting to discuss the ensuing nightmare. The United Nations rarely discusses health issues; meetings of this caliber have only been held … Continue reading Antibiotic-resistant superbug threat now a reality