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The human gut harbors a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome), which influences digestion, the ...

Hib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is changing the way they practice medicine.

Getting sick is always uncomfortable and inconvenient. The good news is that you can prevent many common types of illness. Critical role of vaccines in general health Vaccines can help control and ...

Researchers have identified a promising approach to prevent gum disease by supporting beneficial oral bacteria instead of ...

A dream trip has turned into a floating nightmare for passengers and crew aboard the MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak has killed three and sickened at least four others. Nearly 150 people still ...

The remoteness of Australia's indigenous communities has left them vulnerable to continuous transmission for decades.

A University of Florida study has made a key discovery in understanding a disease that for over a century has plagued the white button mushroom—a nutrient-dense vegetable that is valued for its ...