The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed the fifth death from Vibrio vulnificus this year, with 26 cases reported so far, marking a significant increase from the average of 10 cases and one ...

LA Department of Health continues to push residents to take caution against Vibrio vulnificus after confirming fifth resident ...

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The symptoms: For 10 days, pus oozed from an opening in the man's chest below his right nipple, prompting him to visit the ...

Sepsis is a serious complication that generally requires hospitalization. Healthcare providers typically administer ...

A flesh-eating bacterium lurking in Gulf waters and oysters has killed five people in Louisiana this year. Health officials ...

Chagas disease, transmitted by the kissing bug, is now endemic in the US. Know the signs, how the parasite spreads, and ...

Caltech's iCares is a smart bandage with sensors and AI that monitors wound conditions, detects early infections, and promotes faster healing in chronic patients.

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Zinc tablets are often touted as the number one supplement for immunity – and the mineral holds a host of other health ...

Archaeologists have uncovered ancient bones in a Vietnamese cave. The remains may belong to one of the world’s earliest ...

Dr. Garshick notes that phenol peels require close monitoring of vital signs because of the potential adverse effects they can have on organs like the heart, kidney, and liver. Additionally, the ...