The group of bacteria called Enterobacteriaceae, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella, E. coli and others, is present at ...

Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Inflammation is your immune system’s response to an irritant, injury, or infection.

Antibiotics are a double-edged sword—they should be as toxic as possible to pathogenic bacteria while being harmless to the ...

A new study has found that the composition of your gut microbiome helps predict how likely you are to succumb to potentially life-threatening infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae, E.coli and other ...

Cases of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for ...

The connection between gum disease and heart health starts with inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to ...

which makes up part of the protective intestinal mucus layer, fuels disease-causing bacteria in the gut. The findings suggest a potential treatment target for ...

When something goes wrong in our bellies, we certainly feel it – and new research shows the processes through which harmful ...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that the composition of your gut microbiome plays a significant role in predicting the ...

Electric toothbrushes can be especially helpful for older adults, as they are more effective at removing plaque and easier to ...

With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to ...