infections
Hotel employee, 26, dies of rare rat-linked virus that killed Gene Hackman's wife: report
"A very small amount of rodent droppings were found in the bell area and behind the front desk."
This old-timey disease is actually still around — and it's becoming antibiotic-resistant
The World Health Organization estimates that about 9 million people become ill from the life-threatening infection and 110,000 people die from it annually.
What this embarrassing test can tell you about your health — and how it could help you lose weight
Around two-thirds of US adults struggle with persistent tummy troubles like gas, bloating and abdominal pain — and few seek medical help.
Child hospitalized, unable to walk after scratching mosquito bite: 'It was horrific'
For one full-time travelling family, however, an ordinary mosquito bite recently turned into a frightening nightmare they never thought possible.
What is Bell's palsy? All about Lil Nas X's condition that paralyzed his face
Lil Nas X was recently hospitalized due to a condition that left the right side of his face paralyzed. Is Bell's palsy serious — and is it permanent?
'Often-overlooked' infection can increase cervical cancer risk — and it definitely causes bladder cancer
New research suggests that an "often-overlooked" parasitic infection, already linked to bladder cancer, may also raise the risk of cervical cancer.
How a new wearable sensor can track your health — without even touching your skin
Researchers at Northwestern University say the device could revolutionize how we monitor the health and recovery of individuals with fragile or damaged skin.
Here's the disgusting reason why you should never wear new clothes without washing them
Shoppers beware: there’s fungus among us.
Strep throat strain that can trigger a flesh-eating disease has more than doubled in the US
A recent CDC study found that cases of invasive strep infections more than doubled in the span of a decade.
3 dead from same rare virus that killed Gene Hackman's wife — sparking alarm among health officials
Three people in the rural California town of Mammoth Lakes have died from the same rare virus that killed Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa last month.
New drug is a 'massive game changer' for people with chronic back pain
Early clinical trial results suggest that a groundbreaking new antibiotic drug could be a "massive game changer" for some patients suffering from chronic lower back pain.
Laundry detergent sold on Amazon recalled due to potentially deadly bacteria contamination
More than 16,000 bottles of the recalled product were sold by the online retailer in January.
Two NYC cats dead from avian flu, including 8-month-old kitten: 'Just tragic'
"The owner feels so bad. The whole thing is just tragic. She feels terrible. She feels like she killed her cat."
The spa mistake that's putting you at major risk of infection — and 4 other don'ts
Spa days are great, but these common mistakes could lead to infection and other health risks, a medical expert warns.
What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa's cause of death explained
The bodies of Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65, were discovered at their New Mexico home on Feb. 26.
Pope Francis off ventilation, rests through the night, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, was taken off mechanical ventilation on Wednesday after using it through the night to help with his...
This all-natural immunity booster can make flu symptoms less awful
If you're suffering from the flu, you could use some morel support.
Pope Francis' condition isn’t life-threatening but 'not out of danger'
Francis is receiving supplemental oxygen when he needs it through a nasal cannula, a thin flexible tube that delivers oxygen through the nose.
Yes, it's possible to get an STI without having sex — here's how
While sex is built into the very definition of an STI, experts caution that it is possible to contract one without getting it on.
Woman, 30, infected by brain worms on trip to Hawaii — the symptoms that sent her to the hospital
A New England woman was struck with mysterious symptoms after returning from a three-week vacation, and doctors discovered she had brain worms.