Worrying new research shows that non-antibiotic drugs can kill the good bacteria commonly found in a healthy gut, and also contribute to antibiotic resistance.
21 March, 2018A new analysis has shown that 1 in 3 drugs released onto the market between 2001 and 2010 were either withdrawn, or given a “black box” warning on the label about serious adverse effects.
10 May, 2017New data from a large analysis of Europeans has found that painkillers such as ibuprofen are linked to an increased risk of heart failure.
30 September, 2016Around half the samples of pork and chicken tested in a new UK supermarket survey were found to have resistant bacteria that could harm human health.
5 September, 2016Antibiotic treatment within the first year of life is associated with an increase in the risk of developing food allergy, new research suggests.
2 September, 2016Scientists have discovered a virulent and untreatable kind of E. coli bacteria that can transfer its antibiotic resistance to other types of bacteria
19 November, 2015The pharmaceutical drugs we dump into the environment have been shown to have a significant impact on the growth of food crops
30 December, 2014Apples contain important nutrients and beneficial fibre that help prevent heart disease as effectively – and more safely – than statin drugs
20 December, 2013A new report shows that too many children’s medicines still contain additives withdrawn from food and drink because of links to hyperactivity and ADHD
22 October, 2013Researchers say doctors are still prescribing far too many antibiotics in circumstances where these drugs will be ineffective
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