Otitis externa, a.k.a. “swimmer’s ear,” develops when the ear canal becomes inflamed. It can be a result of an infection, allergy, or a chronic skin condition. Antibiotics are typically only ...

The vaccine helps to prevent bacterial infections that can cause serious illness in older adults, such as pneumonia.

Objective To address clinical uncertainties about the effectiveness and safety of long-term antibiotic therapy for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults. Design ...

Flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Flu is a mild illness ...

Certain breeds of dogs because of their ear conformation may be more prone to these annoying ear infections than others. "Recurrent yeast and bacterial infections are typically either due to ...

With hearing loss affecting millions of Americans, it's important to know the warning signs. Hearing loss affects millions of ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infectious problem among older adults both in the community and institutional settings. With the expected increase in this population ...

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Over 200 viruses can cause colds, but six are the most common. These include rhinovirus, coronavirus (common cold version), and enterovirus.

Ear infections are a common complaint, and one nobody wants to have to deal with. Fortunately, an expert has shed light on what triggers the painful problem, how best to avoid it and what steps to ...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH, is a kind of chronic liver inflammation and scarring caused by ...