Across the world, there are reports of shortages of common antibiotics. Ben Hargreaves examines why these shortages are happening and what is being done in the background to return supply to normal.

Drinking while on antibiotics is not recommended because it may hinder the functioning of the immune system and increase the risk of side effects.

Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia — but what is this condition, and why might the pope be ...

About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m allergic ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), also known as Ritter's disease, is a ...

To get one, go to the subscriptions page. DEAR DR. ROACH: About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m ...

Or that you should be consuming “no antibiotics” meat? It can be confusing, overwhelming, and frustrating – who do you trust? Below I will provide you with the facts and truth, as well as resources to ...

About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take ...

“It likely means he has more than one organism in his lungs,” Sauler said, explaining that the pope’s doctors might have to ...