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Female feeling breast
August 12, 2024/Women's Health

Here’s How You Can Get Mastitis Without Breastfeeding

Bacterial infections, breast abscesses and clogged milk ducts can all cause inflammation in your breasts

Caregivers holding toddler, playing in ocean
June 18, 2024/Infectious Disease

How To Stay Safe From Recreational Waterborne Diseases

You can reduce your risk by not swallowing water, and showering before and after swimming

Toddler sitting on caregiver's lap receiving throat swab from healthcare provider
April 29, 2024/Children's Health

Recurrent Strep Throat: What To Do When Strep Comes Back

Change your toothbrush after an infection and always take your full course of antibiotics to help ward off recurrence

person pressing on tender nostril
June 29, 2023/Primary Care

How To Treat an Infected Nose Piercing

Soap, water and an antibiotic ointment are your best bet

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petri dish with e-coli
April 4, 2023/Infectious Disease

The Growing Threat of Fungal Infections

The world is getting warmer and fungi are evolving

Zombies and viruses side by side.
March 30, 2023/Infectious Disease

The Science Behind Zombie Viruses and Infections

The concept of infection is rooted in scientific truth

Person with an infected belly button piercing.
February 2, 2023/Primary Care

How To Treat an Infected Belly Button Piercing

Twice-a-day cleaning with a saltwater solution can help you resolve (and avoid) problems

Feet in large fish tank undergoing a fish pedicure.
August 25, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Fish Pedicures: This Trend Is More Than a Little ‘Fishy’

Animal safety and bacterial infections are concerns

Red, purple bumps on the surface of someone's skin.
May 12, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Popping Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Bad Idea

Popping hidradenitis suppurativa cysts could lead to infection

washing hands with soap

Trying To Avoid Germs? Regular Soap and Water Will Get the Job Done

Ordinary soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer can do the job

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