Growing research suggests the bacteria left behind by the common childhood infection may trick the immune system into ...

A few weeks ago, a patient was referred to me after she developed a sore throat and a rash. This sounded like a routine strep throat infection, or in ...

These are some of the most common issues that a sore throat could be the first indicator of a more pressing issue.

These are some of the most common issues that a sore throat could be the first indicator of a more pressing issue.

What began as a minor dog-bite injury almost turned fatal for Ballito hairdresser Shelley Ann Stegen after she contracted a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection last month.

Injections are alleged to be a new, more drastic strategy. Rumors that jumpers were internally padding their peckers first came to light in January, when German newspaper Bild reported that there were ...

A version of this Priestley Medal address will be presented at the American Chemical Society Spring 2026 meeting ...

PANDAS is an abbreviation for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections. This diagnosis was created when clinicians observed that following streptococcal ...

Infections with bacterial pathogens remain a major health problem, causing more than 5 million deaths annually. The major culprits are pneumococci and meningococci in both the developing and developed ...

The genome sequences of two streptococci have implications for both the food industry and infectious disease. In 2001, Bolotin and colleagues published the complete genome sequence of Lactococcus ...

With ingredients that soothe and heal, like licorice root, ginger, and chamomile, these teas really work. We taste-tested them and got expert advice on brewing them for maximum benefits.

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...