Virus

A New Mom Became a Quadruple Amputee From Flesh-Eating Bacteria. Here's What You Need to Know

When new mother Lindsey Hubley returned to the hospital with severe stomach...

When new mother Lindsey Hubley returned to the hospital with severe stomach pains a few days after giving birth, she was told it was just constipation and sent home, her lawyer told the Toronto Star...

Close-up of businessman using cell phone

Your Cell Phone Is 10 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat. Here's What to Do About It

Your cell phone picks up bacteria everywhere it goes

Some Doctors Now Say to Stop Antibiotics When You Feel Better

When you’re prescribed a course of antibiotics, it’s important to finish th...

When you’re prescribed a course of antibiotics, it’s important to finish the whole thing. At least, that's the message that’s been perpetuated for years by doctors, nurses, parents and the media. But now, a group...

Pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus) in flight, near Portal, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Bats Are the Number-One Carriers of Disease

Understanding where new viruses come from is critical for preventing them f...

Understanding where new viruses come from is critical for preventing them from rapidly spreading among humans. When it comes to preventing the next pandemic, a new study suggests that bats may be public enemy number...