A new study has delivered a terrifying warning: over the next 25 years, infections that are resistant to antibiotics, known as "superbugs," could kill more than 39 million people around the world. Another 169 million people might die from related issues. This research, published this week in The Lancet medical journal, paints a grim picture of the future if we don’t take action.

What Are Superbugs?

Superbugs are germs that have become stronger and more dangerous because they’ve developed resistance to the medicines we use to treat them. This means that antibiotics, which are supposed to kill bacteria, might not work anymore. As these germs get tougher, infections become harder to treat and can spread more easily.

What Does the Study Reveal?

The study predicts that deaths from these superbugs will surge nearly 70% by 2050 compared to current levels. Right now, around 1.14 million people die each year from these infections. By 2050, that number could jump to 1.91 million...