Infection : Science World Report

Jun 19, 2015 03:14 PM EDT

Cocaine And HIV: Drug Use Increases Risk Of Infection

New findings published in the journal Scientific Reports show a connection between cocaine use and potential HIV infection.

Jun 18, 2015 10:09 PM EDT

Breast Milk: Liquid Purchased Online May Be Contaminated With Bacteria

A new obsession where adults are buying breast milk online in the hopes of boosting energy and muscle size has the medical health community concerned.

Jun 15, 2015 10:13 AM EDT

New Potential Therapies Use The Immune System Instead To Fight Infection, Not Antibiotics

Gonorrhea is becoming a re-emerging problem as antibiotic-resistant superbugs are beginning to take hold in areas like the United States and Canada. Yet New findings published in the journal Science reveal hope for the sexually transmitted disease that can infect the genitals, rectum and throat and ...

Jun 07, 2015 01:39 PM EDT

Infection Of Cat Parasite Toxoplasma Gondii Linked To Increased Risk Of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Statistics show that roughly 30 percent of U.S. households own cats. Of course, pet owners love this adorable creature very much, but could a common parasite linked to the animal also pose the danger of mental illness?

May 29, 2015 10:30 PM EDT

Smoking Legislation Helped Prevent 11,000 Hospital Admissions In England

New findings published in the European Registry Journal show that smoking legislation could help lead to fewer hospital admissions.

May 01, 2015 06:54 PM EDT

You Can Reduce The Risk Of Food Poisoning With Disinfectant Wipes

New findings published in the journal of Applied Microbiology show that disinfectant wipes that are typically used in the kitchen (and other areas) can significantly reduce the risk of food poisoning.

Apr 03, 2015 08:08 PM EDT

Could Exposure To Bleach In The Home Put Your Child At Risk Of Certain Infections?

New findings published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine show that people who use bleach in their home to kill germs could actually be making their kids sick.

Mar 05, 2015 10:08 PM EST

Salt May Boost Immunity, Ward Off Infection

Can salt intake protect the skin? New findings published in the journal CelL Metabolism suggest that table salt could help prevent the spread of an infection.

Mar 03, 2015 05:39 PM EST

Flu Infections Level Off As Adults Age

New findings published in PLOS Biology show that adults over the age of 30 may only catch the flu about twice a decade. The study results are based on the analysis of blood samples from volunteers in Southern China, while researchers examined antibody levels against nine different influenza strains ...

Feb 16, 2015 08:23 PM EST

HIV Strain Found In Cuba Leads To Fast-Progression Of AIDS

Researchers at Belgium's University of Leuvan have discovered an extremely lethal strain of HIV that holds the power to develop into AIDS within just three years of infection.

Aug 07, 2014 10:26 AM EDT

FDA Warns, Tattoo Ink can Cause Infection Even in the Cleanest Conditions

New safety information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) touch on the dangers of tattoo parlors. Resarch shows that even in the cleanest environments, bacterial infection can spread.

Feb 13, 2014 08:16 PM EST