Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, ...

Antibiotic treatment during an influenza infection actually impaired the body’s efforts to clear bacteria rather than helping the body heal.

Doctors assumed he had the seasonal flu and thought he would get better with proper nutrition, hydration and rest. But his ...

O’Neill’s flu bomb also contains eucalyptus oil, which she said is “nice for clearing airways.” Eucalyptus is in fact present ...

Winters worsen sore throats by exposing you to dry air and increased allergens. Cold weather irritates your throat, while ...

Analysis of the intervention, implemented at 49 urgent care clinics, found the biggest reductions among clinicians who were ...

In a new book, a science journalist recounts the story of a lifesaving treatment for infection that scientists broadly ...

Early childhood infections significantly increase the risk of severe infections and antibiotic use later in childhood, ...

Viral or bacterial infections can occur in the middle of the ear. These often cause pain, inflammation, and fluid buildup. Treatment typically involves antibiotics. Ear infections are the most ...