In an early clinical trial, an experimental norovirus vaccine given as a pill produced defensive responses exactly where it counts—in the saliva of older people most vulnerable to the explosive ...

If you just found out that you or your child has a germ cell tumor, you may have a lot of questions about what it means and what comes next. There are many kinds of germ cell tumors, and only some ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus). The common cold is a viral infection that can be caused by ...

Mysophobia is defined as the intense, persistent, and irrational fear of dirt and germs. It is not specifically named in the DSM-5 but meets the criteria for a larger category of disorders known as ...

Indians can now do DIY tests to identify gene mutations for some cancers, but oncologists say there are pros and cons ...

What is the immune system? The immune system works to keep germs and other foreign substances out of the body and destroy any that get in. It's made up of a complicated network of cells and organs. It ...

A video of roti being made by spitting on it in a wedding ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut went viral on social media, following which the police detain a person, an official said on Monday, news ...

As a ride or die Hallmark fan, headlines about Eric Mabius’ recent celebrity arrest caught my eye when they happened earlier in February, particularly given a big spitting incident was allegedly ...

Here's how to know when to wash your towels. The germs from your hands collect on the sink knobs and in the sink bowl when you wash your hands. So, even if you live alone, the sink needs a good ...

The findings were highlighted during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, where millions have taken holy dips in the river without impacting its germ-free status. Dr Sonkar, a global researcher in cancer ...