A study reveals beards may harbor more bacteria than dog fur. Researchers found higher microbial counts in beards. Some men ...

If your dog has an ear infection, your vet may recommend trying an Oti-Pack for dogs instead of traditional medicine. Learn ...

Cats and humans share intimate spaces, and with that comes the risk of illnesses transmitting from one to another. Luckily, many of them are rare.

Imagine a child with eczema who scratches a patch of irritated skin. A tiny opening forms, invisible to the eye. Into that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are plenty of infections that you get on a regular basis, such as a cold or a stomach bug, and ...

Imagine a child with eczema who scratches a patch of irritated skin. A tiny opening forms, invisible to the eye.

Learn why staph bacteria are so tough to remove from skin, causing infections that can sometimes spiral out of control.

Dog bites can transmit rabies, a deadly virus. Immediate action is crucial. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention promptly. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), including ...

Seamus Stack needed open-heart surgery after a common infection got into his bloodstream.SUPPLIED A young Christchurch league player was left fighting for his life after an everyday infection saw him ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mike Trout was scratched from the Los Angeles Angels' starting lineup Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals because of a skin infection on his left arm. "A weird thing that ...

TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech ...