Think of your skin as a barrier. It’s typical for about 1,000 species of bacteria to live on it. Healthy skin keeps bacteria and other germs from getting inside your body. If you or your child has ...

Any kind of infection can sound scary at first, but it’s important to understand what’s going on with you and your body so that you can get the help you need. Staph infections, given how common they ...

Boils are not just pesky skin issues; they often serve as messengers, alerting you to underlying battles your body is fighting. These inflamed, pus-filled bumps can be painful and alarming, appearing ...

MRSA is more common in healthcare settings than in the community. In either case, early treatment is important to prevent a potentially fatal infection. Share on Pinterest picture alliance/Getty ...

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Boils are something anyone can experience at least once, but if taken lightly and neglected, they can lead to complications or even ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here, doctors share the simple strategies that will keep the Staphylococcus bacteria from making you sick ...

Life behind bars — with its close contact and sharing of soap and towels — has contributed to several prison and jail outbreaks of a hard-to-treat skin infection that health officials fear could ...