Genetic risk factor and viral infection jointly contribute to multiple sclerosis, study suggests

Recent findings suggest that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is involved in both causing multiple sclerosis (MS) and shaping its ...
American Council on Science and Health

How the Order of Infection and Vaccination Shapes Immunity

The immune system’s first encounter with a virus or vaccine establishes a “starting template” that shapes its response to new ...
Medical Dialogues

Pacemaker Pocket Infection: IHJ, 2025 Indian Study Reveals Incidence and Risk Factors

A recent study found permanent pacemaker infection (PPMI) in 2.09% patients, with infections more prevalent in devices ...
Healthline

What’s the Difference between a Cyst and an Abscess?

A cyst is a sac or cavity that may be filled with pus, semi-solid material, or air. It doesn’t usually cause pain until it gets large. An abscess is a painful, red infection that’s filled with pus. A ...

This Common Infection Was Thought to Affect Only Women. Now Doctors Know Better.

Gynecologists long viewed bacterial vaginosis as solely a women’s issue — until a study that treated their male partners, too ...

E coli detected in Bhopal groundwater: What is E coli infection? Check symptoms, causes and preventive tips

The groundwater in four locations of Bhopal tested positive for E.coli bacteria. Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ...