Missing doses of your antibiotic can make them less effective, increase the risk of side effects, or lead to antibiotic resistance.

Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, infectious diseases were rampant. Communicable diseases were the most common cause of death, and the average lifespan was about 47 years old. However, this ...

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

If you’re about to undergo surgery, antibiotics beforehand can be life-saving. But there also times when it may be beneficial to pass on them. Researchers looked at 31 studies to determine whether the ...

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.

If you've ever taken a course of antibiotics, your infection might have cleared, but your gut might take longer to recover. That's because the disease-fighting pills blast all of the bacteria in your ...

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