Tag: superbugs

The Battle Against Superbugs May Have Found An Unlikely Ally: Tasmanian Devil Milk

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The Battle Against Superbugs May Have Found An Unlikely Ally: Tasmanian Devil Milk
Tasmaian Devil’s Milk Might Be The Cure For Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs: Yes, This Is Actually A Thing If you’ve been a fan of natural health for any length of time, you’ve likely seen some weird things. Because let’s face it: not all “natural” cures are created equal. For every cannabidiol being used to treat epilepsy, or melatonin as a sleep aid, there’s someone doing the 21st century equivalent of washing their face in the blood of a virgin to stay young-looking.… Read the rest

Pills For Everyone: Up To One-Third Of Antibiotics Prescribed Incorrectly

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Pills For Everyone: Up To One-Third Of Antibiotics Prescribed Incorrectly
Here’s Why Antibiotics Don’t Work Anymore: Study Finds One Third Of Antibiotics Incorrectly Prescribed Oh, well that explains why antibiotics’ effectiveness is declining. A recent study shows that not only does more than half of the US population receive prescriptions every year in doctor’s office visits, nearly one-third of antibiotics prescribed to Americans were incorrectly prescribed. The patients either should not have received the drugs at all, or they were not given a long enough course, or they were given an incorrect dose.… Read the rest

Deaths From Antibiotic-Resistant “Superbugs” Will Outpace Cancer Deaths By 2050

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Deaths From Antibiotic-Resistant “Superbugs” Will Outpace Cancer Deaths By 2050
The Coming Superbug Attack: Deaths From Antibiotic-Resistant Infections To Outpace Cancer Deaths By 2050 O, antibiotics, how we loved thee. And how we mourn thee. There was a time when we thought there was nothing they couldn’t do: people would demand them for head colds–despite the fact that rhinovirus is unaffected by them–and doctors handed them out like candy. But the sad fact is in our demand for antibiotics, we have pretty much loved them to death.… Read the rest