In a residential backyard in Maine, Project ITCH researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst stumbled upon a ...

Scientists believe they know what causes the treated infection to mimic chronic illness: the body may be responding to remnants of the bacteria that causes Lyme that tend to pool in the liver and ...

It's never a good thing when harmful bacteria are present on surfaces in hospitals, as they can cause life-threatening ...

Mice overcame a Lyme disease infection after being given an antibiotic that is often used for pneumonia, and its effect on ...

A bacteria killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to kill ...

Game-changing substance could transform infection control for hospitals and health clinics In a nutshell Researchers have ...

Your skin can tell you a lot about your health. Sometimes, small changes like a new spot, rash, or strange color could be a ...

Jordan, from Bodmin, said: "I woke up on the 24th and had a bit of a sore eye and I thought 'oh maybe it's a bit of ...

Jordan, from Bodmin, Cornwall, said: "I woke up on the 24th and had a bit of a sore eye and I thought 'oh maybe it's a bit of ...

Key points A 5-year-old boy from rural east-central Ontario was referred to the urgent dermatology service with tender ...

Scratching can break the skin, leading to infections and potentially making the bite area worse. Scratching can lead to ...

A severe heatwave continues to grip the city, prompting hospitals to establish dedicated heatstroke wards. Hundreds of ...