Genital skin tags are a common skin growth that are often caused by the skin rubbing against itself in skinfolds in the groin ...

A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material ...

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A Greater Manchester park has issued a serious warning to dog walkers, urging them to make sure their pooches stay away from ...

“Strep or staph bacteria are common causes of skin infection like cellulitis,” said Siegel. “Bacteria can be found [on streets], like E. coli, shigella and enterococci, which are from fecal matter, ...

The evolution of a single gene from the bubonic plague microbe allowed it to survive for centuries — and to this very day ...

One of the world’s oldest diseases has an even more complex history than expected. Research out today reveals that a form of ...

The history books say Europeans brought leprosy to the Americas, but analysis of ancient DNA reveals that a form of the ...

Swimming in water contaminated by high levels of enterococci bacteria can cause serious illness. Here's what you should know.

Discover 6 health benefits of gooseberries that boost immunity, fight aging, and support weight loss. These nutrient-dense ...

Last year, right around my birthday, I took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. My day began with a hike ...

A 41% rise in food recalls in 2024 highlights the risk of salmonella, E. coli and listeria in common foods such as deli meats ...