The resilience of life has once again amazed the scientific community. Recent research has confirmed that bacteria, ...

* Hydroquinone may mimic smoking's benefits without its health risks Smoking tobacco encourages the growth of oral bacteria ...

Sepsis continues to be a significant contributor to maternal mortality, and is responsible for approximately 11% of maternal ...

Scientists are exploring how engineered bacteria could reduce cavities and make brushing less necessary by reshaping your ...

Although strep throat is a common form of infection from streptococcal bacteria, it is not the only kind. Streptococcal infections are any type of infection caused by the streptococcal, or “strep” ...

Rheumatic fever is a serious illness that can be life-threatening if left untreated. It happens when strep throat, caused by a bacteria called group A streptococcus, isn't treated properly. Symptoms ...

A urinary tract infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria is relatively uncommon. Certain populations are more at risk than others, but seeking treatment is important for all. Infections caused by ...

A rare, invasive form of a usually mild and common bacterial infection has killed several children in the United States and Europe in recent weeks, according to public health authorities, prompting ...

Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the primary bacterial cause of pneumonia. Researchers have uncovered a crucial ...

Researchers have found a further reason for the severity of dual infection by influenza and Streptococcus pneumonia -- a new virulence mechanism for a surface protein on the pneumonia-causing bacteria ...