Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly.

Deciding what to pack in your carry-on bag for a flight can be both fun and overwhelming. With a little planning and a concise list of everything from essential medications to in-flight ...

After a feeding, it can triple in size. Sometimes ... This helps to prevent catching any infections carried by the tick. Use an antibiotic ointment (such as Polysporin). No prescription is needed. Put ...

This literature review discusses various topical antibiotic treatment options for uncomplicated skin infections, including over-the-counter and prescribed regimens. Uncomplicated skin infections ...

Biofilms work so well, in fact, that they can increase antibiotic resistance hundreds to thousands of times above what’s normal, Zaman said. “Biofilms are pretty nasty to get off because they ...

The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found. Bacteria exposed to these ubiquitous fragments, known as ...

All of the women took standard antibiotics for a week, while around half of their partners were given oral antibiotics and told to apply an antibiotic cream to the penis over the same period.

New research exposes how high blood sugar levels drive antibiotic resistance, making common infections harder to treat and more dangerous than ever. Study: Diabetes potentiates the emergence and ...