Both thrush and bacterial vaginosis (BV) are common and easily treatable, but because there is less awareness around BV, people may be reaching for the wrong treatment option.

When it comes to keeping bugs out of your house, "an ounce of prevention certainly is worth a pound of cure," said one expert ...

News about an outbreak or mystery virus can trigger fear. Use four questions to assess whether the reports are something to ...

Higher temperatures mean we are approaching the peak season for ticks and the diseases they carry. Pets cannot only track ticks into our homes, but they are also not immune to tick-borne illnesses ...

Plants are susceptible to a wide range of pathogens. For the common potato plant, one such threat is Pectobacterium ...

Meanwhile, others with the condition have seen vast improvements in their health with “CFTR modulator” therapies that work ...

Seasonal water quality testing starts in May. SC DES will collect samples to test for Enterococci bacteria and issue swimming ...

A sharp rise in colorectal cancer among adults younger than 50 has renewed focus on diet, food safety and other lifestyle ...

Enteric fever, commonly known as typhoid fever, remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh. Caused by the bacteria Salmonella enterica serotypes Typhi and Paratyphi, the disease is ...

Global warming has made it easier for bacteria and other germs to contaminate the food supply, and this little-discussed ...