Chick-fil-A says it will no longer adhere to its pledge of serving antibiotic-free chicken. In a statement released Monday, the fast-food company said that starting this spring, it would now serve chicken that was free only of antibiotics “important to human medicine,” or those commonly used to treat people. It said its poultry going forward… Continue reading Chick-fil-A announces shift from ‘no antibiotics’ in chicken pledge
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Air pollution linked to rise in antibiotic resistance that imperils human health | Antibiotics
Air pollution is helping to drive a rise in antibiotic resistance that poses a significant threat to human health worldwide, a global study suggests. The analysis, using data from more than 100 countries spanning nearly two decades, indicates that increased air pollution is linked with rising antibiotic resistance across every country and continent. It also… Continue reading Air pollution linked to rise in antibiotic resistance that imperils human health | Antibiotics
In the absence of solutions, tackling the causes of antibiotic resistance is key | Antibiotics
A decade ago, Britain’s top health official issued a grim warning: antibiotic resistance posed an apocalyptic threat, with patients having simple operations at risk of dying from routine infections that could no longer be treated. Sally Davies, then the chief medical officer for England, said global action was required to fight antibiotic resistance and fill… Continue reading In the absence of solutions, tackling the causes of antibiotic resistance is key | Antibiotics