A new study from the University of Tübingen in Germany found that caffeine might decrease the effectiveness of certain antibiotics against E. coli by triggering bacterial defenses. In lab tests, the ...

Caffeine may help some bacteria keep antibiotics out of their cells, potentially reducing the therapeutic effects of the drugs, a new laboratory study hints. However, experts caution that it's not yet ...

For the first time, high-resolution images have shown how life-saving antibiotics get past the tough outer layer of bacteria to kill them. The University College London and Imperial College London ...

“Our work also shows we need to take into account what state bacteria are in when we are assessing the effectiveness of antibiotics.” The E. coli cells were imaged by the London Centre for ...

Most people will be prescribed antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, such as meningitis and strep throat - but when you’re suffering from an illness, how long does it take for the medication to ...

Nearly a century ago, Alexander Fleming’s accidental discovery of penicillin sparked a revolution in medicine and transformed the fight against infectious diseases. Antibiotics, alongside improvements ...

Amoxicillin is a type of penicillin, an antibiotic that doctors prescribe to treat bacterial infections. It takes effect quickly, but it may take 24 to 72 hours to see an improvement in your symptoms.

The Joint Commission has launched its Speak Up on Antibiotics campaign to educate the public on appropriate and safe antibiotic use, as well as the risks associated with antibiotic overuse. As part of ...

Bilophila wadsworthia bacteria, computer illustration. Anaerobic bile resistant bacterium found in lower parts of the human gastrointestinal tract, and implicated in a number of abdominal infections, ...

Lab tests reveal that caffeine may alter bacterial defenses, reducing the impact of certain antibiotics and prompting calls for more research. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly ...

Stunning images reveal for the first time how antibiotics pierce deadly bacteria’s armor. Scientists have shown how life-saving drugs called polymyxins puncture the defenses of harmful bugs. They say ...