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 ...

Neosporin — aka triple antibiotic ointment — is a topical medication that helps prevent infection. While Neosporin is safe for most people to use, it can sometimes cause an allergic reaction. Other ...

Most small wounds heal naturally with time, but home remedies — such as aloe vera, antibacterial ointment, or honey — may speed up the healing process. A wound leaves the body’s internal tissues ...

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 ...