Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis has the potential to substantially reduce real-world population-level incidence of ...

The early rollout of doxyPEP — a dose of the antibiotic doxycycline after sex — has contributed to a decline in sexually ...

The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws. The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws. Naloxone is ...

Imagine that the next time you catch a stomach bug and antibiotics fail to work, you knock back a vial of clear liquid. The solution teems with bacteriophages, viruses resembling tiny rocket ships.

Antibiotic and antifungal drug resistance pose a major public health threat. Live Science is covering the spread of this problem and the potential solutions that are emerging in turn. A crisis ...

Nearly one in three Europeans have sampled illegal drugs in their lifetime, but not every country is alike when it comes to their drug habits or their health impact. Regular drug use is associated ...

The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to a catastrophic rise in infection-related deaths, according to new research led by Northern Arizona University. The question likely isn't ...

Antibacterial soap is a staple in many households and healthcare facilities. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned 19 active ingredients previously common in consumer ...

A female drug dealer has gained fans over the internet after police shared her ‘glam’ mugshot. Kirsty Sansum, 30, was caught while attempting to bring three kilograms of cocaine into UK’s ...

The SHIELD I trial of D-PLEX 100 – a new formulation of the well-established antibiotic doxycycline – found that giving the drug wasn't able to improve on regular care in preventing infections ...

For every 455 doxycycline treatment episodes, 1 additional case of nausea/vomiting/abdominal pain would occur during a 14-day follow-up period. Antimicrobial stewardship efforts are needed to promote ...