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a substance that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections
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Recent Examples of antibiotics
Most side effects from daraxonrasib were treated with antibiotics, topical creams and anti-diarrheal medication.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Steroids and antibiotics couldn't keep the illness at bay.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Congenital syphilis is treatable with antibiotics, which will stop progression of the disease but cannot reverse any negative outcomes that have already occurred.
—Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
At least 34 people in 13 states have been sickened with salmonella poisoning traced to contact with backyard poultry, including some with infections resistant to common antibiotics, federal health officials said.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Healthcare professionals only prescribe antibiotics when the benefits outweigh the risks.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The disease is treatable by getting medical care and antibiotics right away.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
However, there are specific antibiotics people can take that typically completely cure Legionnaires' disease, though some people have lasting complications after the illness, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Steroids and antibiotics couldn't keep the illness at bay.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Congenital syphilis is treatable with antibiotics, which will stop progression of the disease but cannot reverse any negative outcomes that have already occurred.
—Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
At least 34 people in 13 states have been sickened with salmonella poisoning traced to contact with backyard poultry, including some with infections resistant to common antibiotics, federal health officials said.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Healthcare professionals only prescribe antibiotics when the benefits outweigh the risks.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The disease is treatable by getting medical care and antibiotics right away.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
However, there are specific antibiotics people can take that typically completely cure Legionnaires' disease, though some people have lasting complications after the illness, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibiotics
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But the drugs come with a multitude of side effects, too.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, a misdemeanor, according to the Ventura County district attorney’s office.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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But in a complaint filed in federal court Tuesday, the Teamsters alleged the zoo had locked the workers out of the zoo’s computer system, preventing the zookeepers from accessing new medications and refills for the animals in their care.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Your doctor may also prescribe corticosteroids, which are synthetic anti-inflammatory medicines, or suggest using a splint or brace to help relieve pressure on the area.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Euphoria Retreat brims with a sense of place from the Greek mountain herb tea to the lemon trees in the garden, but its medicines and its wisdom has a truly global embrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The garden reports that all plants in its three main beds appear in the oldest text on Chinese pharmaceuticals.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Prices of other goods, such as pharmaceuticals, have also spiked.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2026
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Natural remedies can safely and effectively reduce grub populations over time.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Pipeline operators may also employ more incremental remedies, such as moving oil faster through the pipelines by injecting drag-reducing agents or increasing the number of pump stations.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2026
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And on May 1 an appeals court ruled to halt telehealth prescriptions while the review, which the FDA must give the court a status update on by no later than October 7, is under way.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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The company said patients using the Cottage Grove store for prescriptions are eligible for 90 days of free prescription delivery to help ease the transition.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Recently, Schramma and Jalaal have obsessed over a mystery of chloroplast physics.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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The team suggests that photochemistry and photophysics — chemistry and physics driven by light emissions — likely influences how those environments are shaped, but understanding just how will require more study.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Most popular hair serums at Sephora for $50+ This vegan, cruelty-free serum features a blend of natural ingredients to help boost hair density and prevent shedding.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The best serums for split ends Jennifer Korab, celebrity stylist and owner of Renaissance Salon & Spa in Hillsborough, New Jersey, suggests regularly applying a leave-in deep-conditioning treatment or hair serum to the ends of your hair.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Antibiotics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibiotics. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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