From strep throat to urinary tract infections (UTIs), we've all benefited from the modern medical marvel of antibiotics. But ...

Antibiotics can save lives, but they can also cause side effects. Consumer Reports outlines what parents should know about reactions to antibiotics and when to take your child to the emergency room.

Since most antibiotics require a prescription, people must see a doctor for evaluation before taking antibiotics. Proper use of antibiotics ensures that the bacteria is killed and cannot multiply and ...

Some antibiotics can cause problems with the heart. These include fluoroquinolones, which can cause various issues with the aorta. Macrolides, a different group of antibiotics, can cause permanent ...

Antibiotics can cause digestive side effects like stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Eating certain foods or taking supplements may provide relief. Antibiotics are powerful medications that treat ...

Prophylactic antibiotics prescribed before dental procedures may cause serious adverse events, including allergic reactions requiring hospitalization and bacterial infections, according to new data ...

More than 60% of patients receive antibiotics for acute upper respiratory infections, and many of these cases lead to adverse health events such as Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection, according ...

Fatigue can be a symptom of many things and can range from mild to severe. One cause of fatigue could be that you have an infection. If you are suffering from a bacterial infection, your doctor may ...

NEW YORK -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ratcheted up its warning about the potential side effects of a class of commonly-prescribed powerful antibiotic, including the drug known by the ...

Skipping antibiotic doses can lower drug levels and reduce effectiveness. • Missing doses—especially multiple—can slow ...

Scientists mapped where drugs bind inside the body, cell by cell, to better understand benefits and side effects.