Bacterial endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the heart lining and valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection and results in flu-like symptoms. The condition may become ...

Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at ...

The 1918 influenza pandemic resulted in the loss of over 3% of the world’s population – at least 50 million people. But it wasn’t the flu virus that caused the majority of these deaths. With yet ...

As antibiotic resistance continues to spread, researchers are exploring new approaches to stay ahead of the problem.

Whether in the human body or on surfaces, bacteria protect themselves from outside attackers using biofilms. Physicist ...

Overuse of antibiotics has accelerated the development of bacterial resistance to conventional drugs, a global health crisis ...

So it feels like your vagina is on fire. Let me first say, I’m so sorry you’re here. You might initially assume you’re dealing with a yeast infection—it’s just the vagina problem with the best PR. And ...

Berkeley declares health emergency as leptospirosis outbreak forces homeless encampment evacuations. Multiple rats and dogs ...