Certain bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat may be a trigger for heart attacks, recent research suggests.

Most bacteria cannot be cultured in the lab—and that's been bad news for medicine. Many of our frontline antibiotics ...

A mom of three is speaking out and sharing a warning after she contracted and nearly died from a bacterial infection.

Further investigation is needed to narrow down the role of oral bacteria in heart attacks, as well as identify the dangerous ...

New research highlights a recently discovered bacterial species related to two disease-causing organisms in Peru.

Carrying a reusable water bottle is smart. It saves money. It cuts down on single-use plastic. It keeps you hydrated. But ...

An international team of scientists led by researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS), Imperial College ...

Pathogens are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics. With the goal of developing new therapeutic approaches to ...

Pathogens are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics. With the goal of developing new therapeutic approaches to ...

Genevieve Gallagher was infected with Vibrio vulnificus in July after boating and swimming with her family in Florida. Her recovery is ongoing.

Zhang, a UC Berkeley professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is trying to distinguish the healthy bacteria in our ...

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