Programmable cell‑like particles seek out drug‑resistant bacteria, inject lethal payloads, and spare beneficial microbes.

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The Hib vaccine drastically cut cases of a once feared contagious disease. New cases in unvaccinated kids feed concern that ...

Every year, sepsis kills roughly 11 million people worldwide, more than lung cancer and heart attacks combined. Despite ...

Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but dangerous bacterial infection, have hit the highest level seen in ...

A surprising new study reveals that what you eat could play a powerful role in fighting cholera, a deadly diarrheal disease. Researchers found that diets rich in certain proteins—especially casein ...

Hib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is ...

The bacterium E. coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections and bloodstream infections. But in the search for ...

An elderly man in Japan developed a fatal bacterial infection after taking a probiotic as part of his treatment for severe COVID-19. The unidentified patient was first brought to the emergency room ...

Despite how prevalent and uncomfortable they can be, yeast infections are usually manageable with the right care.

Department of Health officials said the overall risk to the public remains low, but early treatment is important.