Nigeria has recorded 221 deaths from Lassa fever since the beginning of the year, now surpassing the 190 fatalities recorded ...

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Antibiotics can save lives, but they may also disrupt the balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut. Learn how antibiotics affect the gut microbiome, why digestive side effects can occur, how long ...

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Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) happens when C. diff bacteria multiply in the gut, producing toxins that damage the colon which cause watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and inflammation.

An Ohio University researcher is leading a study that could pave the way for new treatments to prevent dangerous infections in heart failure patients. The American Heart Association has awarded a ...

How old can a human live to be — and for how long can they be expected to live in good health? Average lifespans have increased over the past century thanks to improved nutrition and advances in ...

Tell me if you've heard this before: families can be complicated. It's such a clichéd thing to say, but there's a world of complexity to unpack with it. Some of the best TV shows have explored the ...

At the turn of the year, Iran’s regime faced its biggest protests in years as anger spread over spiraling prices and a crumbling economy. Thousands were killed in a vicious crackdown. Now, battered by ...

ATLANTA — An antibiotic commonly prescribed after dental procedures carries a serious — sometimes fatal — risk that many patients say they were never told about. Mary Tielve thought she was doing the ...