Is once a week wash enough? Or should you reach for a clean towel daily? The down and dirty on the fluffy fibre.

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Scarlet fever, or scarlatina, is a bacterial infection that causes a distinctive ...

Researchers have proven that antibiotic-resistant strains of a harmful bacteria thrive in a diabetic infection environment.

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) declared an outbreak of superbug MRSA, a bacteria resistant to many antibiotics, at Victoria Hospital on Wednesday. The MRSA outbreak, which stands for methicillin ...

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is sometimes called the "stomach flu," but it is not related to influenza.

Proctologist Dr Evan Goldstein has pointed out a 'terrible' mistake many make when it comes to their bathroom routine.

Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to ...

The crucial drugs can have unintended consequences. Innovative therapies could shield the microbiome from their effects.

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

People with diabetes are more prone to developing Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of infections and death associated ...

Millions of people are making a critical mistake after using the toilet - and it's one that could lead to serious health ...

A blood test marked 'urgent' and 'query sepsis' was ordered for a premature baby two days before he died, an inquest has been ...