Antibiotics In Infancy Tied To Allergies In Childhood, New Research SuggestsAntibiotics commonly prescribed to babies may lead to an increased risk of allergies later in childhood, possibly because the medications can affect an infant's gut bacteria, according to a new research paper.
McDonald’s Says It Will Reduce Antibiotics In Its BeefMcDonald’s says it will reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef around the world.
Most Burger Chains Fail On Annual Antibiotics Report CardTwenty-five of the top US burger chains were graded on their antibiotic policies in a collaborative report released Wednesday.
Antibiotic Resistant 'Nightmare Bacteria' Spreading In U.S., CDC WarnsInfections of this kind are "virtually untreatable with modern medicine," CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat said in a press briefing on April 3.
California Adopts Strictest Limits In Nation On Livestock AntibioticsCalifornia has adopted the toughest limits in the nation on the use of antibiotics in healthy livestock, barring their routine use to prevent illness or promote growth.
Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbug' Found At California HospitalA Los Angeles-area hospital said that some of its patients contracted an antibiotic-resistant "superbug" that has been linked to a type of medical scope and infected dozens of people around the country.
Call Kurtis Investigates: What's In Your Milk?A three-month Call Kurtis investigation has learned 17 different types of antibiotics have been found in the meat of dairy cows, though dairy milk is only screened for six antibiotics.
Animal Pills Confiscated From Local Flea Market An investigation is now under way to find out how medicine intended only for animals ended up being sold for humans at a local flea market.