Microorganisms—bacteria, viruses and other tiny life forms—may drive biological variation in visible life as much, if not ...

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that aggressively attack the soft tissue of the ...

Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test developed at UCSF proves its effectiveness in quickly diagnosing almost any kind ...

Pre-owned fashion is seen as a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way to expand their wardrobe. Although many secondhand ...

Recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to cruise ship hot tubs, according to CDC reports. Infectious ...

The ongoing drought conditions in Connecticut may increase the chances for people to develop drought-related illnesses.  Dr.

Studies suggest that garlic may help prevent and reduce the length of your cold. The evidence is limited, but here’s what to ...

In sickness or in health, the billions of microorganisms that inhabit our guts are our constant companions throughout life.

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in ...

However, public health officials stress that the significant risks associated with the consumption of raw milk far outweigh any of its supposed benefits. According to the US Centers for Disease ...

Researchers have identified new roles for a protein long known to protect against severe flu infection—among them, raising ...

Mitochondrial Function in Bacterial Infection and Disease is an emerging field of research that has garnered significant attention due to its implications in the pathogenesis of human diseases.