Early study touts honey as antibiotics substitute

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Large parts of US water supply contaminated

"The United States is facing a growing threat to its water supply from bacterial contaminition, especially as antibiotic resistant strains become increasingly common"

Pfizer arrests sought in Nigeria

Big Pharma has long faced criticism for its questionable conduct and alleged "acts of wrongdoing" during drug trials in poor nations. And now, as the BBC reports, Pfizer has been accused of killing almost two...

Pfizer faces new suit over Nigerian tests

"Pfizer pharmaceuticals faces a new $6.5 billion lawsuit from the Nigerian government for tests conducted on children in the northern state of Kano. The case centers around an outbreak of meningitis in 1996, during which Pfizer, the world's largest pharmaceuticals group,...

Chinese Seafoods to The United States Contain Antibiotics and Antifungal

"Samples of Chinese imported fishes to the US, between October and May repeatedly had traces of the antibiotics nitrofuran and fluoroquinolone, as well as the antifungals malachite green and gentian violet. Of particular concern are the fluoroquinolones, a family of widely...

Nepalis Take Drugs Worth Rs 9b Annually: Report

" Nepali citizens take drugs worth over Rs 9 billion in a year, reveals a report released here on Wednesday, adding that domestic industries supply 35 per cent of drugs needed. "Nepali citizens spent Rs 9.061 billion in the year 2005-2006. Out of the drugs, consumed here in...

Research breakthrough for fighting superbugs

"Kudos and props to the research team at The University of British Columbia and Inimex Pharmaceuticals with the announcement of a stunning new breakthrough in the ongoing struggle against drug-resistant bacteria. Principal investigator Robert Hancock commented, “Antibiotics...

Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work

"Are you aware that colds, flu, and most sore throats and bronchitis are caused by viruses? Did you know that antibiotics do not help fight viruses? It's true. Plus, taking antibiotics when you have a virus may do more harm than good. Taking antibiotics when they are not...

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