The effect of cystic fibrosis on many organs and the frequent lung infections means that it is mostly diagnosed in childhood. Somehow, for Verônica Stasiak Bednarczuk, that diagnosis did not arrive ...

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An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

As festivals are wont to do, this year’s Louder Than Life is getting even bigger with Mudvayne, a newly reunited 12 Stones, Chimaira, and more getting thrown into the mix. News of the lineup additions ...

Almost seven years since health officials tied the world’s largest listeriosis outbreak to products made by South Africa’s Tiger Brands, victims are still awaiting compensation.

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Toronto Public Health says there are at least 11 confirmed cases of Shigella infection, all among those experiencing homelessness. Shigella infections are preventable through simple hygiene ...

Pathogen-fighting immune cells called tissue-resident memory CD8 T cells (TRM cells) go through a surprising transformation -- and relocation -- as they fight infections in the small intestine.

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it.