New research shows that an antibiotic effective for bacterial pneumonia also appears to fight treatment-resistant staph infections. The drug is ceftobiprole. It appeared successful in fighting ...

CHICAGO - Aggressive, drug-resistant staph infections caught in hospitals or from medical treatment are becoming scarcer, another sign of progress in a prevention effort that has become a national ...

Scientists at LSU have patented a novel way to kill cancer cells using staph bacteria, sometimes called the “superbug.” ...

"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 ...

A research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is developing a drug that works in combination with ...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria is often found in the skin folds. Less commonly, this includes the buttocks. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a ...

Staphylococcus aureus, referred to as "staph," is a common type of bacteria that is found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people. It can cause skin infections such as pimples, boils, and ...

Daniel Fells has a MRSA infection that doctors fear could lead to amputation. — -- A dire infection that has left an NFL player facing possible amputation has highlighted the dangers professional ...