A new fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombies" was discovered in a Victorian gunpowder store at Castle Espie in Northern Ireland during filming for a TV show.

I thought I’d give it a chance. I followed the directions exactly, used gloves, and left the gel on for no more than five ...

The infected specimen was spotted on the ceiling of an abandoned gunpowder storeroom. The images that the team took indicated that some news fungal species might be infecting the spider.

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

Serhii Sychov//Getty Images Risk: There’s always a small risk of infection, but this is highly unlikely as long as you follow the aftercare instructions. Procedure: Normally, intimate piercings ...

In February 2022, Lizzo threw a piercing party for her team. “I have so many piercings right now. I never thought I’d be this girl!” the 36-year-old later exclaimed to a TMZ paparazzo in ...

An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...

Viral infection is the invasion of the body by a small agent known as a virus. Viruses replicate inside host cells and can produce toxins that cause disease. The immune system helps to destroy ...

Chlamydia results from an infection with Chlamydia trachomatis. It is a common infection that can spread through anal, vaginal, and oral sex. It can also spread to an infant during childbirth.

But new research suggests that having high levels of one certain gut bacteria could keep you protected from pathogens that might otherwise cause infection. The gut microbiome is a complex ...