How Antibiotic Overuse is Harming Our Health, and What You Can do About It.
Antibiotics have been an integral part of modern medicine for decades, and for good reason. They have saved countless lives by effectively treating bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, strep throat, and urinary tract infections. However, in recent years, evidence suggests that doctors have been overprescribing antibiotics, leading to a host of negative consequences for individuals and the environment. As a physician, I’m always thinking about the fine line between using drugs when they are not necessary and making sure they’re effective when they are.
