But when it overgrows, an infection can occur. Here’s what to know about the stages of toenail fungus and how to treat it before it worsens. severe nail thickening, discoloration, and structural ...

It is usually full of pus, painful, and may feel thick and swollen. This is typically caused by a bacterial infection. A skin abscess may appear on any part of your body. It is similar to a pimple ...

The US has hit 800 measles cases across 24 states, with Texas the epicenter of the outbreak, the CDC said Friday. A rash of West Texas cases that started nearly three months ago now accounts for ...

Top UK doctors have issued a warning following a rise in dangerous flesh-eating infections with a high fatality rate. Detailing cases in a new report, the experts warned about Necrotising ...

For months now the FDA and CDC have withheld from the public the name of the farm behind a deadly E. coli outbreak that sickened 89 people across 15 states. Now, through a federal court case, the ...

Leading UK doctors have sounded the alarm over an increase in severe flesh-eating infections that carry a significant risk of death. In a recent report, medical professionals highlighted concerns ...

To prevent infection, experts advised avoiding close, skin-to-skin contact with individuals suspected or confirmed to have mpox. This includes sexual contact, kissing, hugging and cuddling.

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through coughing and sneezing. According to the CDC, the virus can live up to two hours in the air after an infected person leaves a room.

A 23-year-old medical student from Cardiff University has undergone surgery to shorten all four of her limbs, after a life threatening infection. Lily McGarry, was admitted to hospital in January ...

When it comes to preventing and treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), there are a bunch of recommendations out there. Drink cranberry juice, pee after sex—you can probably name them all.

Many people think shingles—a viral infection that causes a painful rash—is something only older people deal with, given that the risk generally increases with age. But Jacquelyn Gill ...

This leads to changes in the female reproductive system. For some women, these changes can cause recurring yeast infections -- even though they’re rare after menopause. Women who have recurrent ...