Is that red bump a spider bite or could it be a staph infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA)? MRSA, a newer type of staph infection, has been present in Iowa since at ...

The presence of a boil on the body should not be taken lightly, according to Dr. Bertha Ayi. Leaving it untreated, she said, could result in serious health consequences, even death. "If you have a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are plenty of infections that you get on a regular basis, such as a cold or a stomach bug, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Staph infections tend to feel a bit scarier than, say, a sinus infection, even though they are quite ...

Staph infections tend to feel a bit scarier than, say, a sinus infection, even though they are quite common. But while some are highly treatable, or mild enough not to require treatment at all, others ...