Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what this painful infection is and how to get rid of it.

What bacteria in South Carolina ocean water cause beach closures? Here’s what to know about water safety this summer.

Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacteria that can cause Pneumonia and other illnesses, seems to be on the rise in Northwestern Ontario, according to a release from the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU).

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A study reveals that rising vaccine coverage in children is linked to reduced antibiotic prescriptions, suggesting a shift in ...

Experts are warning young adults and parents of young children to stay alert for the early signs of meningococcal disease, ...

Ear infections are not common in adults, but they're not impossible either. While children have ... an upper respiratory type of infection, she says. EOM is an infection in the ear canal and is ...

E.coli (Escherichia coli) is an intestinal bacterium found in humans and other mammals. It was detected at Sunnyside Beach.

Understanding the connection between rhinopharyngitis and otitis media is essential, as some forms of otitis media are often ...

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of ...

Review question Does taking probiotics (‘healthy bacteria’) prevent children from getting acute middle ear infections? Background Acute middle ear infection is very common in childhood. It is caused ...

Entering bacteria-infested water can lead to illness, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weak immune systems. Gastrointestinal illness, as well as skin and ear infections ...