A dog is more than just a loyal friend–it could also boost mental health. A recent study from Japan provides initial evidence ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Sauerkraut, made with fermented cabbage, is known for its gut-friendly benefits.

Pneumonia is a disease that burdens the health care system with more than 1.2 million emergency room visits each year and ...

A study shows that growing up with a dog may shift body microbes in ways that support calmer moods, social skills, and emotional balance.

Streptococcus suis remains one of the most challenging endemic bacterial pathogens in swine production, contributing to ...

A mammoth tooth reveals bacterial DNA from 1.1 million years ago, offering new clues about diseases and hidden ecosystems in ...

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVVA) - Faculty and students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) are combing Appalachian forests and local springs for microbes that could lead to new ...

She was later placed in a medically induced coma and diagnosed with Group A Streptococcus that had progressed into toxic shock syndrome After suffering painful tissue damage to her hands and feet, she ...

The study of the respiratory system microbiome is a burgeoning field that has recently garnered significant attention. Historically, the respiratory system was considered a sterile environment, but it ...

Virometix Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase I Trial of V-212 — a Fully Synthetic, Serotype-Independent Vaccine Candidate Against Streptococcus Pneumoniae Virometix AG, a Swiss clinical-stage ...

Adults 50 and older can now get the shot, as rates of the illness climb. By Dani Blum The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lowered the recommended age from 65 to 50 for adults to get ...

Japan is seeing a record-high number of cases of a potentially deadly disease caused by “flesh-eating” bacteria, with Tokyo recording the most number of cases among the other prefectures. This ...