Scientists faced an extraordinary challenge: discover how an Egyptian mummy died nearly 3,000 years ago without destroying ...

The 58-year-old vocalist is currently living in a care home in Salisbury, England while he recovers from a recent surgery to have the abscess removed and he says he expects to be in care for up to ...

A wild wallaroo was found suffering from a massive abscess that left it in severe pain. Wildlife veterinarians stepped in to perform a delicate procedure to drain the infection and save the animal ...

In 2007 a seventh grader in Prince George's County, Md., died when bacteria from an untreated tooth abscess spread to his brain. Dental abscesses are a common problem nationwide. Studies show that ...

A skin abscess is a bump within or below the skin’s surface. It is usually full of pus, painful, and may feel thick and swollen. This is typically caused by a bacterial infection. A skin abscess may ...

Spinal epidural abscess is an infection in the epidural space. Patients typically present with localized back or neck pain (or both) that is accompanied by fever or neurologic symptoms. Magnetic ...

A gum abscess is a pocket of infection in the gums or the space between the teeth and the gums. Bacteria may reach the area due to a dental abscess or another oral hygiene issue, such as periodontitis ...