Five years after the worldwide hyperfocus on COVID-19 began, some are concerned about the next pandemic — whether it could be caused by influenza, bird flu or another pathogen. Too easily overlooked ...

A new study suggests that a common respiratory bacterium may play an unexpected role in Alzheimer’s disease.

A common type of irritating eye bacteria can linger in the body for many years after your symptoms have lifted, potentially contributing to a devastating cognitive decline ...

H. pylori infection doesn’t always produce symptoms, so it’s important to get screened for any persistent gastric-related pain, such as indigestion and bloating. You can lower your risk of gastric ...

Experts fear common types of fungi are 'adapting' to become resistant to lifesaving medications, fueling potential outbreaks. Candida albicans is a generally harmless fungus that lives on the surface ...

A common bacteria is fuelling millions of cases of stomach cancer worldwide – but screening may turn the tide, experts have said. Scientists from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common type of bacteria has been found to make certain cancers “melt”, scientists have discovered. Researchers said that they ...

Klebsiella pneumoniae, one of the most common bacteria associated with hospital-acquired infections, may be hitching a ride into sterile patient rooms in the food patients eat before entering the ...