The Louisiana Department of Health says a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is on the rise, hospitalizing 17 people and killing four in the state this year.

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The Louisiana Department of Health reports four people have died after being hospitalized for a flesh-eating bacteria in 2025 ...

To properly sanitise your socks: Turn them inside out before washing to expose the inner surface, where most microbes accumulate Use an enzyme-based detergent, which helps break down sweat and skin ...

Most livestock species have thicker skin than humans, but it’s still vulnerable to harsh summer conditions. Sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects can ...

Lyme disease from deer ticks can cause complications if untreated, with symptoms appearing weeks after infection. Experts ...

You might think your towels don’t get all that dirty. After all, you’re clean when you use them, right? Wrong, say dermatologists, who argue that people don’t wash their towels often enough. Here, ...

Doctors share the potential causes, medical treatments, home remedies, and tips for preventing infected ear piercings, ...

Infections — both viral and bacterial — are common, especially in your eyes. Iowa Eye Center's Dr. Brian Privett has a few ...

Floods, while a natural phenomenon, often leave behind a trail of destruction and, unfortunately, a breeding ground for various health hazards. Pets, ...