If you have had strep throat or an ear infection, there's a good chance you received amoxicillin or penicillin to effectively ...

Research led by Lancaster University has discovered that a class of antibiotics—fluoroquinolones—can directly alter the ...

Scientists in Switzerland have announced the discovery of a new class of antibiotics shown to be effective against deadly, drug-resistant bacteria. The antibiotic, called zosurabalpin, works by ...

Antibiotics are unnecessary and ineffective against certain types of infections, such as viral or fungal infections. Taking antibiotics when they are not necessary may lead to antibiotic resistance.