Researchers have discovered three compounds with anti-aging properties produced by a bacterium in the blood, which reduced ...

People go to great lengths to maintain youthful-looking skin with masks, creams and serums. Now, researchers have discovered ...

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

Every night while you sleep, microscopic eight-legged parasites called Demodex mites emerge from your pores and crawl on your ...

As you fall asleep each night, you can take comfort in knowing you are never truly alone — thanks to the dozens of ...

I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is that ...

The topmost part of your epidermis is the skin barrier, aka stratum corneum. If you mess with it, your skin can quickly ...

This scanning electron microscope (SEM) image shows a mouse skin infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (pseudocolored purple). The bacterium, known as flesh-eating bacteria, has aggressively ...

An ob-gyn can often pinpoint a yeast infection based on symptoms alone, but they can also gently swab your vagina and use a microscope to check your discharge for signs of yeast or bacterial ...

Vibrio bacteria sickened dozens of people following ... This scanning electron microscope image shows a Vibrio vulnificus bacterium. The species normally inhabits warm seawater and can cause ...

Poison? What poison? Some bacteria may treat the powerful toxins bathing poison dart frog skin like a buffet. The alkaloid chemicals that poison dart frogs wield on their skin increase the variety ...