You’ve felt it before—a persistent drip at the back of your throat that lingers like a guest who has overstayed their welcome. The constant tickle and sniffling is caused by mucus that drips down the ...

There is a direct correlation between how well an infection prevention program is staffed and a facility's rate of infection. Your reaction might be "duh," but the scientific proof was elusive ...

Israeli researchers has discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi without harming other organisms, an advance that can help fight infections, especially as ...

Authorities say a bacterial infection has killed at least nine monkeys at Hong Kong's oldest zoo, as a further two died over the weekend. A total of 11 monkeys have died in the past week.

it could signal a more serious infection or condition, such as a sinus infection, nasal polyps, or even a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak," the pharmacist says. "CSF surrounds the brain and spinal ...

Other health practices such as wearing a mask and properly washing your hands also help reduce infection risk. “The best thing you can do other than responding to an infection with symptomatic ...

Health officials are warning about the rise of multiple infections this season — especially ... where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Without it, residents are limited in their access to nutrition and sanitation and more likely to be exposed to disease and infections ... face challenges accessing help in emergencies.

How worried should I be about infections that cause cancer? Cancers caused by infections are quite common. A recent report from the American Association for Cancer Research attributed 13 percent ...

A 2022 study suggests that consuming d-mannose may help prevent UTIs because this substance passes through the kidneys and attaches to E. coli bacteria, helping prevent infection. That said ...

Inflammation is the body's natural response to invaders and may be a response to the common cold, allergies, environmental irritants, the flu, or a sinus infection. You can ease congestion with ...