With reports of an antibiotic-resistant staph infection on the rise, many a parent is sending a child off to school with careful instructions these days. While there is no need to panic - the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are plenty of infections that you get on a regular basis, such as a cold or a stomach bug, and ...

Staph infections are common infections caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus. While there are over 30 different types of Staphylococcus, one strain, Staphylococcus aureus, causes most of the millions ...

Severe MRSA infections can be fatal. MRSA mortality rates tend to be highest in older people. Certain underlying health conditions can also increase the risk of death. Staphylococcus aureus is a ...

Imagine a child with eczema who scratches a patch of irritated skin. A tiny opening forms, invisible to the eye. Into that breach slips a common bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus. For many people, the ...

Antibiotic resistance continues to push modern medicine into dangerous territory. In hospitals around the world, infections ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona stepped down last week have a hip replacement, and to have a rod inserted into his foot to correct damage from a staph infection that led to ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — For the millions of people suffering from the intensely red, horribly itchy skin condition known as eczema, the only thing more maddening than their disease is the lack of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bug bites don’t cause staph infections on their own. However, when an insect or spider bites someone, it can create an avenue for ...

Staphylococcus aureus can cause serious and even life-threatening illness. SinuCleanse nasal wash was recalled because it’s contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, which could lead to staph ...