Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening bacterial infection causing necrosis of the fascia, underlying skin, and vasculature. NF spreads rapidly, making immediate diagnosis important for ...

A new study reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis. The ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus ...

March 4 (UPI) --The California Highway Patrol entered into an "extremely slow-speed pursuit" when an opossum was found trying to cross the upper deck of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A deputy rescued eight baby possums after their mother was killed on Wednesday. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Baldwin was on patrol ...

The possums, which were understood to be in a good condition when they were found, were later take to Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder, where they are currently in a 30-day quarantine.

Inspired by a highly anticipated “possums and taters” banquet that the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce was hosting for incoming President William Howard Taft, the cartoon told the teddy bear to ...

When you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis, one of the best things you can do is rest. But if you need to be out and about, the right shoes are the key to minimizing pain and preventing your ...

The anatomical diagnoses were diabetes mellitus, as evidenced by the clinical findings and glycogen nephrosis, acute pyelonephritis, with necrotizing papillitis, a healing abscess over the left ...

There are a few different stretches and exercises that can relieve plantar fasciitis. They'll help strengthen your foot and loosen up your plantar fascia ligament. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images ...

We’re in pursuit of critically endangered Leadbeater’s possums – commonly known as forest fairies, but perhaps better described as forest gremlins for their sparky personalities – which ...