Self-medication has become a growing health concern in today’s fast-paced world. Many people prefer to treat their ailments without consulting doctors, often relying on readily available antibiotics.

Antibiotics are very important medications for treating bacterial diseases. However, using antibiotics under guidance from a healthcare provider can have serious consequences, including side effects ...

Why it matters: Overuse and misuse of antibiotics contribute to rising bacterial resistance, making infections harder to treat and threatening global health. Doctor-patient trust: Studies show ...

The experts handed down the warning at a one-day sensitisation Project on the Awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on Monday in Enugu. The programme was organised by Winifred Maduko, a PhD ...

Some people believe that antibiotics are fit for use in the treatment of common diseases such as a cold or cough. However, experts warn that is not the case. Speaking on Spice FM on Friday, May 30, ...

Evidence has emerged about the way bacteria become resistant to multiple drugs. The findings by a John Innes Centre research team add to our understanding of antimicrobial resistance, one of the top ...