The apparent recent surge in sicknesses aboard cruise liners prompts the question: Are cruises breeding grounds for disease?

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental plaque ...

Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person ...

Researchers at the World Health Organization have identified 17 pathogens most in need of new or improved vaccines, including threats like HIV, malaria, and influenza. Reading time 3 minutes The World ...

Your body weight and genes influence the types of bacteria you have in your gut. In turn, this appears to affect the risk of ...

Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to an expert — and yet many people are doing it improperly, often due to misconceptions surrounding the practice. Doctors recommend ...

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Common “natural” preservatives such as vitamin C may be linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, a ...

The 19 infections were linked to Kaiser's medical center in Santa Clara. Most of those who fell sick are recovering at home, ...

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In recent months, the U.S. government has taken steps to defund and dismantle key infectious disease programs, including a National Institutes of Health lab that has contributed to groundbreaking work ...