The rainy season may bring cool breezes and lush greenery, but it also brings a sharp rise in eye infections due to increased ...

Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, ...

Pneumonic plague is the most serious form of plague that is caused when bacteria spread to the lungs of a patient with ...

Meningitis can be a frightening diagnosis. Our expert guide breaks down the different types—bacterial, viral, and fungal—and ...

A PERSON has died from plague just 24-hours after they showed up at hospital with symptoms, health officals have said. The victim was rushed to Flagstaff Medical Center in Arizona, US, showing ...

The symptoms and causes of the most common types of plagues after a north Arizona resident died within hours of attending a medical facility.

A recent map indicates potential risks associated with sea bathing in seven countries: the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, ...

A new study projects that millions of stomach cancer cases globally could be fueled by the Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Researchers estimate that a significant percentage of stomach cancers diagnosed ...

AS the UK weathers up for another scorching weekend, a GP has a warned of a rise in nasty infections. Triggering itching, soreness and a bad smell, it’s the last thing you’ll want ...

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was ...

Your oral health can offer a glimpse into your heart’s condition. Taking good care of your teeth and gums isn’t just for a ...

Health officials have raised concerns about swimming in the sea off seven European countries amid worries about a kind of bacteria which can cause serious infections leading to sepsis and even ...