Shifting seasons often lead to a rise in nose, ear, and throat infections. Variations in temperature, moisture levels, and airborne allergens can cause congestion, irritation, discomfort ...

Smear infection - sounds just like it happens: We smear germs that stick to our hands either onto an object or onto another person. And vice versa. Now is the time for hygiene!

Secondary prevention aims to minimize the impact and spread of infection through early detection, treatment, counselling and partner notification. Primary care and public health professionals play a ...

Swallows an unusual but harmless, non-solid substance Swallows a bad-looking, bad-smelling, or bad tasting food Swallows a non-food substance Ate food or drink that is spoiled or has set out at room ...

PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Community Bat Programs, in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, are seeking public assistance to detect and prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS ...

Researchers in Italy have developed a novel type of wound dressing that uses antibacterial "nanoflowers" to keep infections at bay. By fighting harmful bacteria and leaving healthy human cells ...

That’s because schizophrenia affects the brain—both cognition and memory—making it more difficult to remember to adhere to a treatment plan. In addition, the condition can cause delusions ...