A common type of irritating eye bacteria can linger in the body for many years after your symptoms have lifted, potentially contributing to a devastating cognitive decline ...

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 ...

People living in areas with infected male mosquitoes saw their dengue risk drop 71% ...

A Dartmouth study finds that molecular hitchhikers living within bacteria can make their hosts extra resistant to medical ...

THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on quickly and may feel worse than ...

Scientists at LSU have patented a novel way to kill cancer cells using staph bacteria, sometimes called the “superbug.” ...

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was a 12-year-old named Ansley "Payce" Chappell, a seventh grader who attended ...

Doctors estimated Brian Roush had a less than 10% chance of survival, but after surgeries and treatment, he is starting his ...

Swollen lymph nodes in your neck often mean that your body is fighting an infection. See a doctor if you have painful, swollen lymph nodes or if they persist for weeks or worsen. You can treat swollen ...

Each year, bacterial infections are responsible for roughly 7.7 million deaths worldwide, with this problem further ...