WHO has declared monkeypox a global emergency. Your guide to understanding how to protect yourself, who can get vaccinated, travel advisories and more.
A man with monkeypox shared a three-week timeline of his rash with pictures to raise awareness of monkeypox symptoms and how the virus is spreading.
Polio, monkeypox, inexplicable liver damage in kids. "It's like all the biblical plagues are coming back, right?" one infectious disease expert said.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed 851 cases of monkeypox in the state as of Tuesday. Here’s the latest on new cases and vaccines.
The causes of leg cramps at night can range from nutrient deficiency to tough workouts. Here, experts break down how to prevent and get rid of leg cramps.
Philecia La'Bounty first felt a lump when adjusting her sports bra. It grew eight centimeters in eight months. She says she'll be on "chemo for life."
Health officials are working to figure out the source an E. coli outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in Ohio and Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday that 29 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157. According to the CDC, 14 people in Ohio and 15 people in Michigan have been infected.
A record number of mosquitoes in New York City have been detected to carry West Nile virus, which can cause fevers and brain swelling in severe cases.
Health officials stress that at-home tests are a vital and accurate way of tracking COVID-19 infections but an initial negative test doesn't mean people are out of the woods.
Statement Highlights: A “state of the science” review details the most reported symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases (CVDs): heart attack, heart failure, valve disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders, and peripheral artery and vein disease (PAD and...
Close contacts have already been identified and notified, according to the university.
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A new French study reveals it's possible to test positive for monkeypox without showing any symptoms.
The CDC recently relaxed its COVID guidelines involving quarantines, screening tests, and social distancing. That’s a terrible idea, some experts say, given that over 400 people die from the disease every day.View Entire Post ›
Monkeypox is similar to the flu and can infect anyone, but it’s rarely fatal, health officials say.
Butt acne, or buttne, is especially common in active women. Here, dermatologists explain why this happens and how to treat and prevent butt breakouts.
We don't have all the data yet–but dozens of studies around the world have shown a link between Long COVID and impotence.
Research found dietary salt substitutes can lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease, and can lower high blood pressure.
It was not immediately clear whether the administration of smaller doses of vaccine intradermally in the U.S. would increase the risk of breakthrough cases.
The agency listed one case in Polk County as confirmed and the other five as probable.
Bacteria can team up with viruses to cause coinfections. Erlon Silva - TRI Digital/Moment via Getty ImagesThe 1918 influenza pandemic resulted in the loss of over 3% of the world’s population – at least 50 million people. But it wasn’t the flu virus that caused the majority of these deaths. An analysis of lung samples collected during that flu pandemic indicated that most of the deaths were likely due to bacterial pneumonia, which ran rampant in the absence of antibiotics. Even in more recent hi
