Is antibiotic resistance a serious problem?

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria that can cause serious illnesses and infections no longer respond to simple antibiotics. Family physician and author Joel Fuhrman, MD, explains why this is such a dangerous health issue.

Some common and dangerous bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. How does this affect you?

Learn about this growing public health threat—and the steps you can take to protect yourself and others.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may change the health landscape—for good.

Urinary tract infections are common and some are becoming more difficult to treat.

Find out how to recognize signs of an infection with this antibiotic-resistant bacteria—and what to do about it.