Gum disease, also known as gingivitis and periodontitis, is an infection of the gums that is typically caused by poor oral hygiene. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 47% of ...

Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people ...

At the end of the book, published in January 2023, Prince Harry reflected on a visit from a hummingbird to his Montecito home after the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, noting how the bird ...

A new study reveals that diabetes significantly accelerates the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus ...

A new study has found that antibiotic resistance emerges much more rapidly in diabetic models than in non-diabetic ones. This ...

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is right to demand that people be vaccinated against the flu and Covid before being placed on ...

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common burden in patients with diabetes mellitus. Cystitis, ascending infections leading to pyelonephritis, emphysematous complications and renal and ...

A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) in the body. People with diabetes are more prone to getting these infections because their blood sugar levels are often ...

Objective To investigate the association between diabetes and latent tuberculosis infections (LTBI) in high TB incidence areas. Design Community-based comparison study. Setting Outpatient diabetes ...

From hepatitis to scabies and food poisoning — the war has caused countless devastating, and often deadly, ailments.

Over time type 2 diabetes can affect all body parts, including the feet. When blood sugars are not controlled, moist areas in the feet are prone to infections. People with diabetes can experience ...