Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Acne is a common skin condition that affects up to 50 million Americans each year.

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Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a new study has found.

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Triclosan is an antimicrobial chemical that was for decades added to everyday items like soap, toothpaste, cosmetics and even ...

Researchers have found a natural mouthwash that seems to kill off nasty germs while nurturing friendly microbes.

An immunocompromised woman’s cat stirred up a lot more trouble than usual (for a cat). In a recent case report, doctors ...

Strep throat is a common sickness, especially among kids. It begins with a sore throat but is caused by bacteria, not a virus ...

Itchy eyes can be uncomfortable, even crazy-making, and many of us experience them at one time or another. If you’re ...

Now, though, antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a growing problem. The issue has been well-reported in humans; infections such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) are often called ...

Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack ...

Washing healthcare uniforms at home might seem safe. But new research shows this common practice could actually be helping ...