But when it overgrows, an infection can occur. Here’s what to know about the stages of toenail fungus and how to treat it before it worsens. severe nail thickening, discoloration, and structural ...

The US has hit 800 measles cases across 24 states, with Texas the epicenter of the outbreak, the CDC said Friday. A rash of West Texas cases that started nearly three months ago now accounts for ...

Top UK doctors have issued a warning following a rise in dangerous flesh-eating infections with a high fatality rate. Detailing cases in a new report, the experts warned about Necrotising ...

TOP UK doctors have warned of a rise in dangerous flesh-eating infections affecting the vulva. Detailing cases in a new report, the experts warned of a high fatality rate. Medics from Shrewsbury ...

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through coughing and sneezing. According to the CDC, the virus can live up to two hours in the air after an infected person leaves a room.

A 23-year-old medical student from Cardiff University has undergone surgery to shorten all four of her limbs, after a life threatening infection. Lily McGarry, was admitted to hospital in January ...

When it comes to preventing and treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), there are a bunch of recommendations out there. Drink cranberry juice, pee after sex—you can probably name them all.

Ear infections often develop due to allergies or an upper respiratory infection. Otitis media (a middle ear infection) is the most common ear infection. About 80% of children have an ear infection ...

Much of Maria Nagel’s work as a neurologist at the University of Colorado in Aurora has focused on understanding the consequences of viral infection on the nervous system. Roughly a decade ago ...

Cases of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the first human infection was identified in 1970.

A burning feeling after peeing is not always due to an infection. Other possible causes include painful bladder syndrome, urethral stricture, prostatitis, and kidney disease. The cause of a ...