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Dangerous strains of 'hypervirulent' superbug detected in US and 15 other countries
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A drug-resistant bacterium that causes severe infections has been spreading globally, and it's now in at least 16 countries, the WHO warns.
New blood test for colorectal cancer approved by FDA
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists hope a new blood test for colorectal cancer could improve screening rates.
'Brain-eating' infections could become more common, scientists warn
By Jennifer Zieba published
Researchers think climate change will soon cause an increase in the incidence of Naegleria fowleri infections, a "brain-eating" disease.
Can you get a brain-eating amoeba from tap water?
By Emily Cooke published
In the U.S., tap water is generally safe and not a likely source of brain-eating-amoeba infections, experts told Live Science.
'Brain-eating' amoebas kill nearly 100% of victims. Could new treatments change that?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Doctors are pulling out new techniques and drugs in an effort to cure devastating brain infections.
Scientists find secret 'back door' flu viruses use to enter cells
By Michael Schubert published
Flu viruses that can use a second cellular entry point may move more effectively between animals and humans, scientists say.
New, faster sepsis test could save lives, scientists say
By Emily Cooke published
Preliminary experiments suggest that a new test could diagnose bacterial infections that cause sepsis days faster than conventional approaches, with potentially lifesaving consequences.
New fungal infection discovered in China
By Emily Cooke published
Scientists uncovered a species of fungi that had never before been seen in humans. They say warmer temperatures could drive its evolution, for the worse.
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