First, antibodies (i.e., secretory IgA) in the mucosa neutralize S. aureus toxic exoproteins before they damage host epithelial cells, which protects the integrity of mucosal barrier. Secondly ...

Now that kids have smartphones, I can’t help but wonder what they read on the loo ― when I was young (what an ageing phrase), ...

Most if not all cases of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) that have been well-documented to date were associated with the non-SS2 group A streptococcus (GAS). However, a recent large ...

Comedian Nikki Glaser brought her "Alive and Unwell" tour to Syracuse, discussing everything from parenthood to sex habits.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Avery Koonce, 19, from Taylor died from a rare bacteria that is linked to toxic shock, an ...

Everyone skips a shower or forgets to floss. How bad could it be... right? Experts reveal the real consequences of these bad ...

Woman helps baby and mom in fatal Moyers Corner crash: ‘I wasn’t going to leave her side’: During a rainy and cold Sunday ...

What health outcomes are described in the literature associated with tampon use (not including toxic shock syndrome), and how is the frequency of these health outcomes different from those not ...

Students are concerned the new policy violates their privacy, but the principal says it’s a way to keep track of students in ...

"Going into these hard-hit communities has been an eye-opening experience for even me to understand that people are ...