After Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died from bacterial pneumonia, doctors are raising awareness about the symptoms of the infection and how it can turn fatal in a matter of days. "Working as a ...

After Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died from bacterial pneumonia, doctors are raising awareness about the symptoms of the infection and how it can turn fatal in a matter of days. “Working as a ...

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...

Juliette Powell, a former MuchMusic VJ and author, has died. The 54-year-old, who appeared on Canadian television in the '90s as a host of Electric Circus and French Kiss died on June 3 after a brief ...

There are trillions of bacteria that live in your colon. Most of them are harmless and many are actually helpful, supporting digestion and keeping your immune system strong. C. diff is one type of ...

Despite how prevalent and uncomfortable they can be, yeast infections are usually manageable with the right care.

Vibrio are bacteria that naturally live in certain coastal waters, including salt water and brackish water, and they are found in higher numbers from May through October, when water temperatures are ...

A scar that runs along the base of Dr. Lara Johnson’s neck serves as a permanent reminder of the devastating effects of a vaccine-preventable disease. When Johnson was 4 years old, she caught a ...

Vibrio vulnificus has caused dozens of hospitalizations and several deaths this year. Learn why cases are on the rise and how to stay safe. Health officials in several Gulf states are warning about a ...