Certain bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat may be a trigger for heart attacks, recent research suggests.

Mouth infections represent one of the most widespread health concerns affecting people of all ages, yet many individuals remain unaware of the various types and effective treatment options available.

A man contracted a "flesh-eating" infection, necrotizing fasciitis, after a family member bit his leg. Donnie Adams survived, but his doctor Fritz Brink said he came close to organ failure and sepsis.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. However, around 20% to 30% of patients with nocardiosis have no known pre-existing conditions, so ...