https://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. A recent study has found gut bacteria resistant to common antibiotics (ampicillin and ceftriaxone) in a sizable percentage of healthy birthing moms and their newborns. In this study, 38% of bacterial strains resistant to ceftriaxone transmitted from mother to infant were E. coli, which is a major cause of urinary and bloodstream infections, as well as meningitis in infants. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-healthy-birthing.html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:10:36 EST news689879401 New research by scientists at the University of Liverpool looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors make better choices when prescribing antibiotics for urinary tract infection (UTI), one of the world's most common bacterial infections. By improving the precision of antibiotic prescribing, the research aims to tackle the growing global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-algorithm-doctors-tackling-antimicrobial-resistance.html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:45:01 EST news689863441 Imagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, "We're out of options." It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is pushing that scenario closer to becoming reality for an increasing number of people. In 2016, a woman from Nevada died from a bacterial infection that was resistant to all 26 antibiotics that were available in the United States at that time. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-antibiotic-resistance-undo-century-medical.html Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:53:57 EST news688222381 New research led by King's College London, in collaboration with the University of Westminster, has shed light on the diversity and characteristics of E. coli strains that drive diabetic foot infections. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-reveals-hidden-diversity-coli-diabetic.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:01 EST news687442382 A simple blood test can tell doctors when it is safe to stop antibiotics in patients recovering from sepsis, a review led by University of Manchester researchers has found. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-blood-safe-antibiotics-sepsis-patients.html Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:00:10 EST news687006001 Cholera, a severe bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and kills if untreated, can be defeated with a diet high in protein, according to a new study from UC Riverside. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-high-protein-diet-defeat-cholera.html Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:51:26 EST news687099061 Planning some international travel as one of your New Year's resolutions? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-year-antibiotics-effective-diarrhea.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:40:01 EST news686323686 Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most serious effects of displacement are harder to see. One example is how forced migration can change the bacteria in the gut that support immunity and long-term health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-displacement-reshapes-refugees-gut-health.html Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:30:01 EST news686226618 During the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectants became our shield. Hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and antimicrobial sprays became part of daily life. They made us feel safe. Today, they are still everywhere: in homes, hospitals and public spaces. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-everyday-chemicals-global-consequences-disinfectants.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:52:33 EST news685637521 Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method for diagnosing urinary tract infections that significantly accelerates antibiotic resistance testing in urine. Because the procedure does not require labor-intensive pre-cultivation of bacteria—as is standard practice—results on antibiotic effectiveness are available one day earlier. Conventional laboratory analyses require two to three days. The new approach provides the foundation for a home-use rapid test. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-method-resistance-urinary-tract-infections.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:50:01 EST news685108593 Children in Guatemala who received a common vaccine that helps prevent pneumonia were less likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-links-childhood-vaccination-drug-resistant.html Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:26:34 EST news683889961 Whooping cough is making a major comeback in the United States, with sharp increases now seen in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon and many other places. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-whooping-surges-nationwide-vaccinations-fall.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:10:01 EST news682866120 Bacterial infections can spread quickly, especially in hospital settings or crowded communities, where vulnerable people are treated in close proximity and bacteria move between them. Antimicrobial-resistant infections are a growing threat, with over 1 million deaths attributable to AMR annually. Outbreaks caused by resistant strains can be difficult to control and treat. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-genomic-analysis-tool-aids-scotland.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:30:01 EST news682766911 Despite determined efforts by countries and health care professionals, Europe is not on track to meet four of the five AMR targets set by the EU Council for 2030, according to data released on EAAD. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-react-european-union-tide-antimicrobial.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:29:12 EST news682687746 Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the human gut, could spread as quickly as swine flu, new research suggests. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-advanced-disease-gut-bacteria-rapidly.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:59:05 EST news681476342 Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have discovered that some people can carry large amounts of a multidrug-resistant strain of Escherichia coli sequence type 131 (E. coli ST131) in their gut for extended periods without showing any symptoms, and can unknowingly pass it on to their household members. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-asymptomatic-carriers-coli-households.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:05 EDT news681055202 The World Health Organization sounded the alarm Monday over soaring numbers of drug-resistant bacterial infections, compromising the effectiveness of life-saving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-drug-resistant-superbugs-surging.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:58:44 EDT news679550317 Rare hereditary diseases can be identified in patients and specific mutations in tumor cells detected—DNA sequencing revolutionized biomedical research decades ago. In recent years, new sequencing methods (next-generation sequencing) in particular have resulted in numerous scientific breakthroughs. In 2020/2021, for example, they enabled the rapid decoding and global monitoring of the SARS-CoV-2 genome. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-google-dna-enables-rapid-full.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:24:04 EDT news679220641 University of Oregon researchers have tested a new combination drug therapy that could dismantle the difficult-to-treat bacteria inhabiting chronic wound infections. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-drug-combination-chronic-wounds.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:01 EDT news678099919 With an estimated 1.14 million deaths worldwide annually caused by bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics, a University of Leicester-led study shows that in hospital settings antimicrobial resistance is common and independently associated with a higher risk of death. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-hospital-infections-involve-antimicrobial-resistance.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:10:06 EDT news677938201 Infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" rose almost 70% between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-nightmare-bacteria-cases.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:03:14 EDT news677851388 A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs)—common health issues that disproportionately affect women. The findings, which also highlight widespread misconceptions about prevention and treatment, underscore the urgent need for education to combat rising antibiotic resistance. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-highlights-utis-antibiotic-resistance.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:19:57 EDT news677755193 Scientists at the University of Liverpool, working with international collaborators, have discovered Novltex, a groundbreaking new class of antibiotics with potent activity against some of the world's most dangerous multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-scientists-powerful-antibiotic-class-tackle.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:55:45 EDT news677418939 Researchers from The Technical University of Denmark, DTU, document that a special subgroup of naturally occurring bifidobacteria plays a crucial role in reducing antibiotic resistance in infants. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-special-lactic-acids-antibiotic-resistance.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:40:09 EDT news677151244 In 2023, more than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia were diagnosed in the U.S. Though that number is high, it's actually an improvement, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The number of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, decreased 1.8% overall from 2022 to 2023, with gonorrhea decreasing the most (7.2%). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-antibiotic-resistance-scientists-funding-momentum.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:50:01 EDT news675606304 The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea has increased in the past 10 years. No one knows exactly why gonorrhea is spreading—but experts suspect a mix of better testing and changing sexual habits. At the same time, we face reduced treatment options due to antimicrobial resistance. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-gonorrhea-cases-antibiotic-resistance-limits.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:40:01 EDT news675606280 New research from the University of South Australia shows that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are quietly fueling one of the world's biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-common-painkillers-linked-antibiotic-resistance.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:57:05 EDT news675417422 Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have used artificial intelligence (AI) to design two new antibiotics effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or "superbugs." https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-ai-antibiotics-superbugs-shouldnt.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:40:04 EDT news674907883 In Guatemalan communities, a recent visit to a health clinic or hospital—not antibiotic use—is the strongest predictor of carrying bacteria resistant to critical antibiotics, according to a new study led by Washington State University. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-hospitals-sanitation-linked-antibiotic-resistance.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:14:05 EDT news674903638 Bagging up and disposing of your pet's poo is a necessary, albeit unpleasant, part of responsible pet ownership. But a new UK government initiative will be asking people to send them their pets' poo instead of throwing it away. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-pet-poo-reveal-antibiotic-resistant.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:49:04 EDT news673692542