Question

before british scientist alexander fleming discovered antibiotics in the 1920s, bacterial infections could be deadly. after antibiotics were developed, doctors were able to treat infections and save lives. over the years, however, antibiotics were overused. as a result, antibiotic - resistant bacteria — also known as superbugs — have appeared. according to the centers for disease control and prevention, about two million people become infected with superbugs every year. canadian scientists may have stumbled on a surprising tool to combat the overuse of the drugs. by mixing maple syrup extract with antibiotics, the researchers were able to increase their effectiveness while reducing the dose amount.
match the problems with their solutions.
problem
infections killed people.
superbugs emerged.
solution
antibiotics were invented.
scientists mixed maple syrup with medication.

Explanation:

1. For the problem "Infections killed people": The solution is "Antibiotics were invented" because antibiotics were developed to treat (and thus prevent deaths from) bacterial infections.
2. For the problem "Superbugs emerged": The solution is "Scientists mixed maple syrup with medication" as the text states Canadian scientists used this method to combat antibiotic overuse (which led to superbugs) by increasing antibiotic effectiveness while reducing dose.

Answer:

Problem: Infections killed people → Solution: Antibiotics were invented.
Problem: Superbugs emerged → Solution: Scientists mixed maple syrup with medication.