Doctor reveals how nose blowing can cause infectionsMany of us discard that tissue without a second thought.But scientists ...

Hairstylists and dermatologists caution against sleeping with wet hair, as it could lead to hair damage, fungal growth on the scalp and bacterial buildup on bedsheets.

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

A South Carolina family is mourning the loss of their 14-year-old child after getting a rare but serious bacterial infection.

How can I avoid it this year? Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal that can plague water lovers and anyone else who sweats, showers or simply lives in a humid climate.

Otitis media with effusion (OME) similarly involves fluid and pressure buildup in the middle ear, but without enough bacterial presence to cause a full-blown infection.