A routine trip to the nail salon turned into a nightmare for Claudia Ruffin, a 27-year-old Sydney woman who contracted a bacterial infection that led to sepsis from what should have been a simple ...
Maryland is one of several states reporting cases of the infectious disease mumps, suggesting the return of diseases—like measles—that vaccines protect against ...
The book arrives at a time when more Americans between 40 and 75, are increasingly investing in preventative health, longevity optimization, and how to avoid and reduce inflammation. Many are aware of ...
Antibiotic resistance happens when harmful bacteria develop ways to resist antibiotics. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics cause bacteria to become resistant, making them harder to kill. People on long ...
Secondary infections caused by bacteria or viruses during hospital care remain a long-standing global challenge, despite advances in modern medicine. In particular, mixed bacterial–viral infections in ...
A new study conducted by clinician-scientists at a dozen neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, across North America found that enhanced infection prevention measures were highly effective in ...
RTIs affect the respiratory system, from nose and throat to lungs. Viruses and bacteria cause RTIs; symptoms include cough, fever, and sore throat. Handwashing, vaccination, and avoiding sick people ...