Rise in patients needing emergency treatment for dental infections so advanced they have blocked airways, facial swelling and ...

A number of diseases tend to peak in the winter, thanks to indoor gatherings that help germs spread. The list includes not ...

A Tennessee man was left fighting for his life after a fungal infection that has sickened 18 people in his area caused him to ...

Respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, is often associated with cold-like symptoms in young children.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. A new mutated strain of the common flu, Influenza H3N2, subclade ...

Maternal infection and sepsis are major causes of maternal death and severe illness worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Inconsistent implementation of evidence-based ...

The U.N. health agency found that one in six infections worldwide was resistant to the most commonly available antibiotics. By Andrew Jacobs Across the world, the spread of dangerous infections that ...

A Reddit post showing a severe infection from a cat bite at an animal shelter has gone viral, gaining 16,000 upvotes and alarming animal lovers. The image shows a red patch on a volunteer's arm ...

The scariest thing about the zombie apocalypse isn't just the shambling undead, but the risk you could find yourself among them. One slip, an errant lapse in judgement, and a bite or scratch might ...

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experienced higher rates of mild and moderate infections. Women, smokers, those with multiple comorbidities, and those with exposure to certain IBD ...

Vibrio vulnificus, often called "flesh-eating bacteria," is a dangerous bacterial infection found in raw seafood, saltwater, and brackish water. The infection can cause necrotizing fasciitis, rapidly ...