This age-old connection, based on the notion that celestial forces affect our physical being, provides intriguing ...

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it.

“The link between winter and ear infections lies in the anatomy of the ear. The eustachian tubes that connect the middle ear to the throat play a crucial role in maintaining pressure and ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The highly-contagious norovirus has been spreading quickly across the country and in particular in the Chicago area—and hospitals are feeling the strain with that and other ...

Having psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflamed skin patches, can make you more likely to develop certain skin infections. A combination of factors—such as a damaged skin barrier ...

BEIJING, Jan 9 (Reuters) - China's Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday that while the rate of influenza virus in the country has shown signs of slowing, the overall ...

Different parts of your ear, including middle ear, can get infected. Know the causes of ear infections, ways to treat them as well as avoid them. Ear infections are quite common, especially in ...