Jamaica is seeing an outbreak of leptospirosis and is urging anyone who is experiencing symptoms from the infectious disease ...

The discovery that a toxin made by bacteria found in dirty water might help trigger ulcerative colitis could lead to new ...

Six people have died of leptospirosis, a rare bacterial illness often found in contaminated water. The storm increased the ...

Sight loss in certain inherited eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria, and is potentially treatable by antimicrobials, finds a new study in mice co-led by a UCL and Moorfields researcher. The ...

Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Gum disease affects nearly half of U.S. adults is preventable. Discover expert tips from a U of U Health periodontist to keep ...

Scientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria. The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body's natural defense against pathogens. This substance fights against bacteria and parasites ...

Move over, colonoscopies—researchers report in ACS Sensors that they've developed a sensor made of tiny microspheres packed ...

A new theory of Alzheimer's disease reassesses the role of beta-amyloid in the brain. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The pursuit ...