A deadly superbug is spreading across the U.S., and it's resistant to most antibiotics. Health officials have reported that thousands of people are already infected with candida auris (C. auris), a ...

When a wound turns septic, healing can quickly become a battle. Antibiotics have been the go-to defense for decades, but abuse has created bacteria that are resistant. Deadly germs such as methicillin ...

Wound care in long-term care is crucial. Understand the challenges and discover solutions for better resident health outcomes ...

A novel ε-poly-L-lysine-loaded sodium-alginate/gelatin hydrogel (PSG15) has shown exceptional promise in accelerating the healing of infected wounds. This multifunctional injectable hydrogel delivers ...

An international team of scientists, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has discovered a new ...

A team found that Enterococcus faecalis delays chronic wound healing by producing damaging reactive oxygen species.

Researchers suggest that wound dressings infused with antioxidants such as catalase could be an effective future treatment.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why some chronic wounds refuse to heal, even when treated with antibiotics. A ...

Colorado School of Mines researcher develops polymer material that reduces inflammation and prevents infection.

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal.

If you burn yourself in the kitchen, chances are someone in the group chat will have a “miracle” fix. Ice. Toothpaste. Butter. And increasingly, one oddly persistent suggestion: crack an egg and smear ...