Our mouth or the oral cavity is not just teeth and gums, it is comprised of several microorganisms that aid its proper ...

A study just published in the journal Microbiome, describes for the first time the intestinal microbiome and metabolome in patients with (genetically acquired) CTLA4 deficiency. CTLA4 is an immune ...

Understand the risks of using a public restroom. Learn how toilet design impacts bacteria levels and your health.

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

Measles, one of the world’s most contagious infectious diseases, can cause serious complications – such as blindness, ...

With the Pope being diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection and pneumonia, we look at the conditions and what they mean for ...

We use them to clean the dishes we eat off, but your kitchen sponge is a damp, crumb-filled environment that is perfect for bacteria to thrive in. Should you opt for a washing up brush instead?

A MUM has described how her daughter was discharged from hospital with dehydration – just hours before blood started to “ooze ...

The reasons behind India’s recent surge in stomach-related disorders remain a bit of a mystery, but it shows the lurking ...

Our air quality is affected by nearby environmental factors, as well as ripple effects from thousands of miles away.

The Ganga River at Prayagraj is facing significant faecal coliform contamination, primarily due to sewage discharge. Here's ...