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University of South Australia: Common Painkillers Linked to Antibiotic Resistance
August 26, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 26 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:

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Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance

Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when we're sick. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that these trusted staples are quietly fuelling one of the world's biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance.

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