
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
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A new study reveals that common painkillers ibuprofen and acetaminophen may increase antibiotic resistance in E. coli bacteria, contributing to superbug development.
Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
Researchers at the University of South Australia conducted lab tests with E. coli and ciprofloxacin, a common antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections.
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