Bacterial infections are common and include soft-tissue infections and urinary tract infections. (Photo: Getty Images) Madonna's longtime manager Guy Oseary announced Thursday on Instagram that the ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of an unusual increase in bacterial infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. But what exactly is it and why is it concerning? According to ...

After two recent major recalls for organic walnuts and ground beef found to be potentially contaminated with E. coli, interest in symptoms and prevention for the disease is on the rise. E. coli is ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

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

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects 1 in 3 women, causing embarrassment and discomfort. However, according to a recent study, BV occurs in nearly 29% of 14‐ to 49‐year‐old women in the United States, ...

After Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died from bacterial pneumonia, doctors are raising awareness about the symptoms of the infection and how it can turn fatal in a matter of days. "Working as a ...

After Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died from bacterial pneumonia, doctors are raising awareness about the symptoms of the infection and how it can turn fatal in a matter of days. “Working as a ...

Former MuchMusic VJ Juliette Powell (pictured in 2005) died after a brief illness. (Photo by Scott Rudd/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) "Juliette had a magical way of drawing people in with her ...

Bacteria that multiply on surfaces are a major headache in health care when they gain a foothold on, for example, implants or ...