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.

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 ...

Safe antibiotic preparations include mupirocin (Bactroban), Ilotycin, and Silvadene products. Nonprescription medications include Aquaphor ointment, Biafine cream, and petroleum jelly (Scheman et al., ...

However, other forms of the same antibiotics may be available over ... Follow the correct procedure when applying eye ointment. If you accidentally get ointment in your eye that’s meant for ...