Many foods (and not just garlic) can impact the way someone smells — but there are ways to mitigate the effects ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie MD White spots on your tonsils are typically a sign of common bacterial or viral infections, such as tonsillitis, strep throat, or mononucleosis. White spots can ...

Researchers say about three-quarters of gastric cancer cases worldwide are caused by the common bacteria Helicobacter pylori ...

A seaside escape is always a popular summer activity, particularly for Fourth of July festivities, but with potentially ...

When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...

Closely related bacterial species use different strategies to build their cell walls, an international team of scientists led ...

What happens to your teeth when you don't brush before bed and this nightly habit you're skipping is causing serious damage ...

The NH Department of Environmental Services advises that swimming in contaminated water may cause illness. As of July 11, 3 beaches are under an advisory.

A person has died of the pneumonic plague at the Flagstaff Medical Center in Arizona, according to Northern Arizona Healthcare, the organization that runs the hospital. The patient arrived at the ...

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, ...

High bacteria levels have shut down swimming at multiple beaches in at least six states ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

Just ahead of the long Independence Day weekend, beaches across the country have closed and issued advisories because of ...