A new fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombies" was discovered in a Victorian gunpowder store at Castle ...

In lab experiments, a protein found in the Sydney rock oyster made some antibiotics more effective and killed several types ...

According to various medical and veterinary websites, blastomycosis, a dangerous fungal infection, is caused by breathing in ...

Amoxicillin and penicillin (also known as penicillin V potassium or penicillin G) are widely prescribed antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections primarily of the ears, nose, throat, urinary ...

When that happens, farmers consult with their veterinarians to determine the best treatment options. Farmers are also collaborating with researchers to develop natural alternatives to antibiotics.

Across the world, there are reports of shortages of common antibiotics. Ben Hargreaves examines why these shortages are happening and what is being done in the background to return supply to normal.

Here's what bacterial meningitis is, how it's different from viral and other types of meningitis, and what treatment can be expected.

Over-exposure to an allergen also raises the risk of allergies, says David Cor ry, MD, professor of medicine in the section ...

Exercise mats can be particularly germy, but you can stay safe by carefully cleaning and disinfecting them when you work out.

MUSHROOMS, often referred to as the fruiting bodies of fungi, have intrigued and nourished humans for centuries. While the term ‘toadstool’ is frequently associated with poisonous varieties, mushrooms ...