Promising trials hinted that circumcision could lower rates of HIV infection, but until now, researchers didn’t fully understand why
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How Cold Sores Could Hamper Memory
The latest research shows that viral and bacterial infections could have lasting legacies on cognition.
Zit Zapper: How (Good) Bacteria Could Be the Answer to Clear Skin
It’s one of the crueler realities of teendom — some kids are plagued with monster zits and problem skin, while others tend to sail through adolescence with nary a blemish.
A New Leash on Infections: Dog That Sniffs Out a Deadly Superbug
Beagles are known as good hunters. So why not send them in search of deadly bacteria?
A New Way to Fight Acne? Harmless Viruses that Live on Your Skin
Teens rejoice! Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for acne
New SARS-Like Virus Detected: Should We Be Worried?
The Germiest Spots in Your Hotel Room
Hopefully you pack hand sanitizer when you travel because you may need it — especially in your hotel room.
The Good Bugs: How the Germs in Your Body Keep You Healthy
A consortium of scientists has set about mapping the millions of bacteria that live in and on our bodies, keeping us healthy
Got Plaque? It May Be Linked with Early Cancer Death
Brushing and flossing are a must for keeping plaque off your teeth and gums. But having a healthy mouth may have other benefits: it could also help lower your risk of dying of cancer.
4 Diseases Scarier than Flesh-Eating Necrotizing Fasciitis
In case necrotizing fasciitis — the flesh-eating disease recently making headlines — hasn’t got you freaked out enough, here are four other scary diseases you might not know about.
Men vs. Women: Whose Offices Have More Bacteria?
Sorry, office drones, yet another study finds that your workspace is teeming with germs.
Are Cesarean Sections Contributing to Childhood Obesity?
A new study finds that babies born by c-section are twice as likely to be obese by age 3 as those delivered vaginally.
The 6 Dirtiest Places in the Office
If you think the bathroom is the only germ haven in your office, think again. Would you believe the dirtiest spot is the sink faucet in the break room?
