Ancient viral DNA in bacteria helps block new infections, offering a potential path to fight antibiotic resistance.

By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) -Tiny viruses that only infect and kill bacteria can help treat deadly antibiotic-resistant ...

You wake up with a scratchy throat and that vague feeling of unwellness. Is it just allergies? The start of a cold? Or something that might need antibiotics? Knowing the difference between viral and ...

COVID triples the risk of a heart attack, researchers say, while flu quadruples the risk. Shingles, HIV, and hepatitis C ...

Multiple studies have shown that Covid infection increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and ...

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The researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of 188,721 hospitalized patients in Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the United States from 2015 to 2025. “We know that people often get ...

Bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of disease, but they have some key differences. Here's what you need to know.

NHS hospitals are piloting a rapid 15-minute blood test to distinguish viral vs bacterial infections in children ...

The NHS has issued a warning over meningitis, a serious infection that can be life-threatening and result in permanent damage ...

A new rapid blood test being trialled by the NHS can fast-track diagnosis of sepsis and meningitis in children.