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 ...

Cuts, or wounds that break the skin, are one of the most common injuries. They can vary in severity, but most minor wounds can usually be treated at home without any major problems. Still, whether you ...

Although humans may think we are alone in creating antibiotics, there is a species of ant that secretes an especially powerful one—no pharma lab required. The Matabele ants (Megaponera analis) of ...

I am a part-time nurse at Prevention Point Philadelphia, which is the location of the clinic that I mention in the article. Rachel McFadden is an emergency room nurse at the Hospital of the University ...

A patch that zaps the skin with electrical pulses could be used before or after surgery to prevent bacteria on the skin from causing blood poisoning, reducing our reliance on antibiotics.

What's worse: Losing face or losing money? Under laws in more than two dozen states and new Medicare rules that went into effect earlier this year, hospitals are required to report infections — ...

Two more cases of Vibrio vulnificus were reported in Florida according to a Friday FDOH update. Here's what to know.