Actor Val Kilmer, 65, died of pneumonia this week, his daughter confirmed. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses common causes and risks ...

Antibiotic resistance tends to stabilize over time, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens ...

Immunization programs save millions of lives every year by protecting against preventable diseases. The immune response to ...

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium commonly found in the upper respiratory tract of humans. While it can exist ...

Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects hemoglobin, causing red blood cells to become rigid and ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria--such as how they synthesise their protective capsules--is essential for developing new ...

MSD has received approval from the EC for Capvaxive, a pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine, to prevent invasive disease ...

A study shows continued increase in antibiotic resistance is not inevitable and offers new insights to help monitor drug ...