THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to ...

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

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

For the past two years, Auburn University’s College of Agriculture has conducted research to help peach farmers combat a crop ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified previously unknown genetic mechanisms that promote antimicrobial resistance ...

In many cases, thoroughly washing or cooking your food is enough to prevent infection from listeria.

A hospital-acquired bacterium that causes serious infections can move from the lungs to the gut inside the same patient, raising the risk of life-threatening sepsis, new research reveals.

Most diabetic skin conditions can be effectively managed, allowing individuals to live comfortably and confidently while ...

One habit I’ve adopted is tossing my airplane clothes straight into the wash as soon as I get home, helping prevent germs ...

Discover how emulsifiers are used in thousands of foods, their $3.7bn global market growth, and new research linking them to ...

Sudden, extreme fatigue can occur for a variety of reasons, including infection, severe stress, dietary issues, autoimmune disease, anemia, and certain medications.

Vibrio, a toxic microbe found in warm coastal waters, is on the rise in South Carolina as the earth’s climate changes.