A new study led by Flinders University has found that the speed at which water flows from a tap can significantly impact the possible risk of infections spreading in hospital and aged-care settings.

A measles outbreak in Texas has spilled into New Mexico, where an unvaccinated teenager in Lea County was confirmed with the viral illness, state health officials reported Tuesday. The measles ...

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Keeping your family safe on the internet is an unfortunate everyday reality for many parents, especially as almost every device can connect to the internet in some way. But protecting your ...

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is an essential part of safety in hospitals. We recognise that it is even more important during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We monitor a range of IPC ...

Managing diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels reduces your risk of developing neuropathy, which can decrease the risk of a foot infection. Good glycemic control can help to heal infections.

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

The singer and actress, who embodied the Swinging Sixties and performed for decades afterward, exuded an effortless cool. The singer and actress, who embodied the Swinging Sixties and performed ...

Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2023;12(1):92. doi: 10.1186/s13756-023-01281-5 Yale Medicine. Yeast infection. Office on Women's Health. Vaginal yeast infections. Martin Lopez JE. Candidiasis ...

Image source, Getty Images A build up of gas under the surface of the Kilauea volcano resulted in lava bursting out from beneath the ground and shooting into the air - in this instance the lava ...