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 ...

Scientists at LSU have patented a novel way to kill cancer cells using staph bacteria, sometimes called the “superbug.” ...

James Molloy, 52, needed emergency life-saving surgery at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

Thyme, rosemary, and lavender have long been associated with natural medicine. Today, however, these aromatic plants are ...

The report illustrates that myocarditis can occur without bacteraemia and may resolve with individualised non-antibiotic treatment.

Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the deaths of six patients, including adults and children, believed to have contracted fatal ...

Drug-resistant infections such as MRSA are widespread among children in Oceania, with major gaps in access and approved ...

Life-saving antibiotics that could treat severe infections in babies and children aren't accessible due to a lack of data ...

Australian research could be key to combating the rising threat of antibiotic resistance and saving millions of lives.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Chronic infected wounds can take over daily life, especially for people living with diabetes. These wounds often refuse to ...

WASHINGTON — Independent water sampling by the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) and University of Maryland researchers has detected elevated fecal bacteria and pathogens in the Potomac River ...