A popular Korean skincare ingredient may be far more powerful than anyone realized. Scientists have discovered that madecassic acid—derived from the herb Centella asiatica—can stop ...

A DNA analysis of pathogens from a pre-Hispanic mummy revealed that the bacterium that causes scarlet fever and strep throat ...

A randomized trial involving gram-negative bacterial bloodstream infections found that rapid antibiotic susceptibility ...

In subduction zones, the sites of the world's largest earthquakes, tectonic activity may generate a "pump" that transports ...

Gut bacteria aren’t just passive passengers—they can actively send proteins straight into our cells. Using microscopic injection systems, even harmless microbes can influence immune responses and ...

A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research. Scientists in Denmark found that colorectal cancer patients were about twice ...

1 University Hospital of Parma, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Italy 2 Local Health Authority of Reggio Emilia (IRCCS), Italy Aim. Saliva is a biofluid potentially useful for new approaches based ...

HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — New York City officials confirmed a new detection of the bacteria linked to Legionnaires’ Disease. This time, health officials say, it was found in the hot water system of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Atlanta VA Medical Center cleared a floor of patients after a Georgia veteran who died there this week tested positive for ...

ATLANTA — The Atlanta VA Medical Center cleared a floor of patients after a Georgia veteran who died there this week tested positive for Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease.

The administration building of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office remains closed on Friday. Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was ...