Cuts and scrapes happen to the best of us. Whether occurring when dicing vegetables, as a result of a bump or fall or from engaging in a favorite sport or recreational activity, we've all experienced ...

While walking along the Isle of Palms and Sullivan Islands shores, Lowcountry resident Brent Norman stepped on some seashells. A few days later, his foot became blistered, red, and swollen, causing ...

A potentially deadly bacterial infection called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is spreading in Japan, prompting questions about what causes it and how to prevent it. That's almost two ...

BALTIMORE — At least two cases of listeria have been linked to ice cream in the Baltimore metro area, prompting health and safety concerns. Listeria is a bacterium that can contaminate food and cause ...

Respiratory infections among young children have been on the rise since the school year began in August, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over the past six ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Brain fever, a term for serious infections causing brain inflammation like meningitis and encephalitis, can lead to severe ...

If you've had a urinary tract infection, you're in good company. About 60% of women will develop one in their lifetime. UTIs lead to more than a million emergency room visits each year and more than ...

As temperatures begin to drop for the fall season, there is often an increase in people becoming sick at work or at school from either a common cold, the flu, allergies, RSV or even COVID. Dr. Mike ...

A new report says that 13 percent of cancers are linked to bacteria or viruses. Vaccines and treatments offer powerful protection. By Nina Agrawal Most cases of stomach cancer are caused by bacteria.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, or kidneys. Women are particularly susceptible because their ...