We've all had those fuzzy mornings where we've nearly brushed our teeth with Neosporin, but a new study presented at an annual meeting of epidemiologists has found that prison inmates are purposefully ...

Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections, and unless there is a risk that a viral infection will lead to more problems, antibiotics are not often recommended for other illnesses. However, a ...

A large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare, and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal ...

Holiday burns are common, but health experts say minor burns can often be treated at home with cold water, aloe vera, and antibiotic ointment.

As winter winds leave your skin dry, cracked and prone to cuts and bleeding, a skin expert says you should resist the urge to use antibiotic creams or ointments. While it might seem sensible to use ...

During the birthing process, a baby may be exposed to infections the mother might have and not even know it. Infections such as herpes simplex virus, staphylococcus aureas, or sexually transmitted ...

In the early days of COVID, some people wondered whether coating the insides of their nose with Neosporin might protect them from the frightening new virus. That said, the study was designed only to ...