May 16, 2012: Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk
But the finding for azithromycin needs to be confirmed, expert says

May 16, 2012: Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA
'Superbug' then spreads to regional facilities, Scottish study suggests

May 08, 2012: Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea
Study suggests microbes in special yogurts, other foods may help common complaint

May 04, 2012: Germs Behind Urinary Tract Infections Becoming More Resistant to Drugs
Common antibiotics are not as effective as they used to be, researchers warn

May 02, 2012: Study Redefines What a Healthy Vagina Is
Scientists found 'bacterial community' differs among women and even changes in same woman

April 27, 2012: Levaquin Approved to Treat or Prevent Plague
Deadly disease rare in the United States

April 11, 2012: FDA Seeks to Limit Antibiotics in Animal Feed
Practice blamed by some for increase in antibiotic-resistant germs in people

April 11, 2012: FDA Seeks to Limit Antibiotics in Animal Feed
Practice blamed by some for increase in drug-resistant germs in people

April 06, 2012: Study Finds Antibiotics Best for Appendicitis
Drugs avoid risks of surgery, but 20 percent of those who use them still need appendix removed

April 05, 2012: U.S. Poultry Still Fed Banned Antibiotics: Report
Fluoroquinolones found in 8 of 12 byproduct samples tested, researchers say

April 03, 2012: Antibiotics Linked to Retinal Detachment Risk
The risk is very small and the reasons aren't known, researchers say

March 26, 2012: Should Cystic Fibrosis Patients Get So Many Antibiotics?
Study suggests that less-aggressive antibiotic therapy might be better

March 15, 2012: Hospital Saved Millions by Keeping Close Eye on Antibiotic Use
Seven-year program eliminated overuse without compromising care

March 13, 2012: One Antibiotic Appears to Ease Severe E. Coli Infection
Small study looked at bacteria that caused German outbreak

March 07, 2012: Kids' Penicillin Allergy May Not Signal Other Drug Reactions
Study finds no greater risk of allergies to other meds in kids who test positive to common antibiotic

February 21, 2012: Pig-to-Human 'Superbug' May Be Due to Animal Antibiotics
Livestock-associated staph infection underscores potential health problem, researchers say

February 20, 2012: Some Kids' Surgery Should Include Staph Screening: Study
Antibiotic treatment prevented dangerous MRSA infection

February 14, 2012: Antibiotics Don't Help Most Sinus Infections, Study Finds
In most cases, symptoms disappear on their own, researchers report

February 08, 2012: Experts Warn of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea
Arsenal of drugs effective against the sexually transmitted disease running dry, researchers say

January 05, 2012: Antibiotics in Pregnancy May Shield Newborns From Strep B
Developing countries should adopt this practice for at-risk moms-to-be, researchers say

January 04, 2012: FDA Curbs Use of Certain Antibiotics in Livestock, Poultry
Move stems from fears of drug-resistant bacteria that could pose threat to humans

November 21, 2011: More Sore Throats Seen in Acne Patients Taking Antibiotics
But drug resistance is probably not the culprit, researchers say

November 16, 2011: Southeast U.S. Still Using High Levels of Antibiotics, Study Shows
But overall, use of antibiotics fell nationwide about 12% between 1999 and 2007

November 16, 2011: Health Tip: Why Antibiotic Resistance Is Serious
It can lead to life-threatening infections

October 25, 2011: Drug-Resistant Infections in Hospitals May Be Less Deadly Than Thought
Study found patient's overall health, injury severity more likely to determine survival

October 20, 2011: Hospital Programs to Reduce Antibiotic Resistance Working: Studies
But not enough hospitals following the guidelines, research finds

October 14, 2011: TB Outbreaks in Texas Schools Show Disease Still a Threat
At least 100 people have tested positive for the respiratory ailment

September 15, 2011: Officials Tackle Multidrug-Resistant TB in Europe
U.S. must remain vigilant against the respiratory disease, experts say

September 12, 2011: Eye Antibiotics Can Cause Drug-Resistant Bacteria: Study
80 percent of specific bacteria samples seemed resistant to at least three antibiotics, researchers say

August 31, 2011: Kids Carrying MRSA Germ Prone to Serious Infection: Study
Separate hospital rooms, topical antibiotics and antiseptics can help with prevention, experts say

August 24, 2011: Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Lessen COPD Flare-Ups
But treatment, which has side effects, is best for those with frequent complications of the lung disease, experts say

August 18, 2011: Cases of Legionnaire's Disease Tripled in 10 Years
Most people recover with antibiotic treatment, CDC says

August 10, 2011: Organic Poultry Farms Have Lower Levels of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Conventional farms that went organic saw fewer resistant germs in the first flock, researchers found

July 25, 2011: Antibiotics Beat Cranberries at Fighting Urinary Tract Infections in Study
Protected against recurrence twice as long as cranberry extract pill, researchers say

July 08, 2011: Study Offers Update on Staph Pneumonia Trends in Children
Records from Texas hospital over decade show most cases caused by aggressive MRSA strain

July 07, 2011: Gonorrhea's Growing Resistance to Antibiotics Concerns CDC
New treatments, greater surveillance needed, agency says

June 30, 2011: Hong Kong Strain of Scarlet Fever Unlikely to Spread to U.S., Experts Say
But they advise keeping an eye on outbreaks of chickenpox, which may result from the illness

June 20, 2011: Generic Versions of Levofloxacin Approved
Antibiotic prescribed for infections of sinuses, kidneys or bladder

June 17, 2011: Docs Overprescribing Antibiotics for Home-Care Patients: Study
Sicker, younger patients more likely to receive the drugs, Canadian researchers say

June 03, 2011: New MRSA Strain Found in Cows' Milk in U.K., Denmark
Pasteurization can prevent risk of infection through the food chain, researchers say

June 01, 2011: Corticosteroids May Speed Pneumonia Recovery in Some
Adding dexamethasone to antibiotic regimen helps treat community-acquired pneumonia, study says

May 24, 2011: Too Many Kids Getting Antibiotics for Asthma
But researchers found fewer were prescribed when doctors educated parents during visits

May 23, 2011: Certain Antibiotics During Pregnancy May Be Safe After All
Ob/gyn group says they're OK for treating urinary tract infections if no other alternative

May 20, 2011: New Test Sanctioned to Detect Q Fever in Overseas Soldiers
Such as those serving in Iraq

May 12, 2011: Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Reported in San Diego: CDC
5 cases among gay or bisexual men highlight need for surveillance, experts say

May 11, 2011: Bedbugs May Transmit Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Impoverished communities likely most at risk, researchers warn

May 06, 2011: FDA OK's Test to Spot Drug-Resistant Staph
Just-approved diagnostic identifies MRSA infections

May 06, 2011: Surgery May Beat Antibiotics for Appendicitis, Study Finds
But the drugs should be tried first in uncomplicated cases, an expert says

April 15, 2011: Drug-Resistant Staph Bacteria Found in Meat, Poultry Nationwide
Exactly what this means in terms of consumer risk still unclear

April 11, 2011: Acne Antibiotics Not Linked to Drug Resistance
Staph bacteria actually decreased with long-term use, study says