A toothache that lingers is easy to dismiss, but sometimes, it signals something far more serious. Some dental infections may start as a slight discomfort and rapidly get worse without treatment, ...

Researchers from the University of Cologne, the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), and the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT present a clinical case in the New England Journal of Medicine ...

Karius uses metagenomics to detect infections from a standard blood plasma sample, allowing for quick targeted treatment, ...

A single bout of food poisoning can trigger a condition called post-infection IBS—and scientists are looking for answers in ...

A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). Most UTIs affect the bladder, so you’re likely to experience burning when urinating, difficulty peeing, and pelvic bain above the pubic ...

A sinus infection can spread to the brain, although this is rare. People require immediate medical treatment if a sinus infection reaches the brain. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses and ...

A strong immune response doesn’t necessarily mean better protection from infection. The type and timing of immune attacks ...