In a major step toward a precision therapy for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, researchers at The Hospital for ...

Opioids are often used to treat pain, especially after surgery or injury. But past research shows opioids can weaken the ...

New research from the University of Georgia suggests that opioid use could make patients more vulnerable to infections.

In a major step towards a precision therapy for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, researchers at The Hospital for ...

Healthy human stool is emerging as a vital medical resource, treating severe infections resistant to antibiotics. Faecal ...

The microbes in your poo could be a gift to others. Here’s what to think about if you’re interested in donating your poo.

UPMC Altoona recently received an overall grade of C for this fall from the hospital safety rating organization The Leapfrog ...

When most people think about donating body parts to science or medicine, they might think of life-saving donations of organs, tissues or blood. But you can also donate your poo.

Resolutions to improve health typically include measures such as more exercise, a healthier diet and stopping smoking. But what about your gut microbiome? Taking steps to protect and improve it can ...

Wexham Park Hospital leads the UK’s first “water-safe” overhaul, removing sinks from wards to combat rising antimicrobial-resistant infections and rethinking everything clinicians know about hygiene ...