Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects hemoglobin, causing red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped. These abnormal cells can block blood flow and lead to various ...

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, ...

Hospitals are seeing an increase in Candida auris cases, putting more strain on healthcare systems to protect patients.

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Vanzwa, H.M., Manzemu, D.G., Kampunzu, V.M., Sadiki, D.F., Kasaï, E.T. and Opara, J.P.A. (2025) Interest of Serum Procalcitonin in the Diagnosis of Early Neonatal Bacterial Infections in Kisangani.

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The bacteria and fungi living on your skin play a surprising role in keeping us healthy. Is it possible to give them a boost?

A study by the National Sleep Foundation reveals that unwashed pillowcases can harbor more bacteria than a toilet seat within ...

The drug is a needed new option for treating uncomplicated UTIs, a common infection that’s becoming harder to treat as rates ...

The FDA has approved Blujepa (gepotidacin), a first-in-class oral antibiotic for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) in women and children aged 12 and older. Clinical trials showed its ...

Some people scrub them every day while others say letting water run over them in the shower is enough. So are you cleaning ...

Listeria is a bacteria which can cause the infection listeriosis, according to the NHS. It is rare and in most cases can go away on its own, however, some can become seriously ill with the infection.