Boils and cellulitis are distinct skin conditions, but both can occur due to bacterial infections. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics to treat cellulitis, and home remedies, such as a warm compress, to ...

Boils and cysts are two types of growths on the body. Also known as furuncles, boils are pockets of pus (a creamy, white substance) on the skin caused by bacteria infecting hair follicles.

Few health issues create as much discomfort and embarrassment as boils developing in private areas. These painful, pus-filled bumps can significantly impact your quality of life, affecting everything ...

Residents of Cape Coral, Florida, have been told not to drink their tap water after routine testing discovered intestinal bacteria E. coli in the city's water supply in two places. A notice to boil ...

If you're a customer of Melbourne water, boil your water until further notice due to the possible presence of E. coli, a bacteria associated with feces. Either use bottled water or boil your water for ...