Articles for Tag: "infectious disease"

Beware: Chicago area bats infected with rabies 
Beware: Chicago area bats infected with rabies
Everything you need to know about the infection that is often fatal if left untreated.
Bacteria in your nose may save your life? 
Bacteria in your nose may save your life?
Researchers have discovered a bacterium dwelling in your body that may have a lifesaving capability.
Outbreak: What you need to know about mumps 
Outbreak: What you need to know about mumps
With more than 40 confirmed cases at Harvard University, what could the virus mean for you and your family?
Surge of flu cases prompts some hospitals to limit visitors 
Surge of flu cases prompts some hospitals to limit visitors
An unusual uptick in late-season influenza activity has health officials intent on limiting its spread.
Can the Zika virus spread through sexual transmission? 
Can the Zika virus spread through sexual transmission?
The CDC is investigating 14 cases of the virus spreading from male to female through sex. An expert weighs in on the role this is playing in the growing outbreak.
What you should know about pneumonia 
What you should know about pneumonia
More than 1 million people are hospitalized because of the viral infection every year. Learn more.
5 germs that can ruin the holidays 
5 germs that can ruin the holidays
Don’t let these foodborne illnesses put a damper on your festivities.