Skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, often called staph infections, are extremely common and can sometimes become very serious. These...

For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections. The idea seemed simple: if...

For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections. The idea seemed simple: if...

Nearly a month after a wastewater pipe broke and spewed hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River just north of Washington,...

Nearly a month after a wastewater pipe broke and spewed hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River just north of Washington,...

New Africa/Shutterstock Body odour has a reputation problem. It is often treated as a hygiene failure or a social offence. In reality, it is biology...

Cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have saved many lives, but they also have limits and side effects. Scientists around...

Cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have saved many lives, but they also have limits and side effects. Scientists around...

Many people have experienced the mood boost and mental clarity that follow a good workout. Research shows that exercise can significantly reduce...

Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are common and usually easy to treat in younger people. They can cause pain, burning during urination,...