Read about a new collaborative project between leaders in human and animal nursing aimed at reducing unnecessary glove use ...

New research has warned that home washing of healthcare uniforms may not eliminate harmful bacteria, raising risks for ...

An outbreak of MRSA circulated in the NICU at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital for more than three years and infected 94 babies, according to what staff members at the hospital shared with state inspectors.

Our bodies depend on an alphabet of vitamins that promote the development, growth and function of cells, including immune ...

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a critical concern in healthcare, particularly in developing countries, where they are among the most prevalent and challenging hospital-acquired ...

The US Health Secretary has incorrectly claimed the measles jab contains aborted foetus cells, while scientists warn the ...

Nursing homes that share as little as 5% of their direct care staff with other facilities are more susceptible to infectious disease outbreaks, with high-occupancy buildings at even higher risk, ...

Called cryptosporidium, commonly known as 'crypto', it can infect the digestive system of animals and people and cause ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is intensifying emergency response efforts to control an outbreak of anthrax in the ...

Researchers have secured a $2.7 million NIH grant to develop the first comprehensive, rapid syphilis test for active ...

Pa. health experts say pandemic mistakes likely contributed to falling rates of vaccination against measles, other diseases.

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S., Mississippi. What are their habitats?