Infection

Certain nasal bacteria may boost the risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds

A new study from researchers at the George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may…

12 months ago

Peacekeeper cells protect the body from autoimmunity during infection

During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens…

1 year ago

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

A new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the…

1 year ago

IPL 2024 – Kagiso Rabada returns home with soft tissue infection, expected to be available for T20 World Cup

Kagiso Rabada has returned home from the IPL on Sunday evening with an infection in the soft tissue of a…

2 years ago

Study details a common bacterial defense against viral infection

One of the many secrets to bacteria's success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect…

2 years ago

Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause damage to the heart

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes…

2 years ago

Bacteria’s mucus maneuvers: Study reveals how snot facilitates infection

Sniffles, snorts and blows of runny noses are the hallmarks of cold and flu season -- and that increase in…

2 years ago

Britney Spears’ Dad Jamie Has Leg Amputated After Suffering Infection

Britney Spears' estranged father, Jamie Spears, recently underwent a procedure to have his leg amputated after suffering from an infection. According to…

2 years ago

Michael J. Fox Almost Lost His Hand After Infection: ‘A Tsunami of Misfortune’

Since going public with his Parkinson's diagnosis in 1998, Michael J. Fox hasn't been shy about sharing his health struggles…

2 years ago

Pink Postpones More Shows While Suffering Respiratory Infection

Pink is offering her "sincerest apologies" after announcing she's been forced to cancel more shows due to her health.In a statement…

2 years ago