If you've ever had chickenpox, you are at risk of developing shingles in the future. While people might assume that shingles — a painful, blistering rash — only affects older adults, 1 in 3 ...

India needs improved expertise and tools to effectively manage the growing burden of fungal infections and related health ...

The UK government today published a new ‘contingency plan’ for a virus that claimed 67 lives across Europe in a 12-month ...

The chief executive of a meningitis charity has called for a wider rollout of the vaccine after a college student died from ...

MOKENA, Ill. — Health officials in Will County announced Friday that mosquito batches, which tested positive for West Nile ...

Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the throat and nasal passages. The bacteria release a ...

A few major factors are driving new cases of head and neck cancers. Luckily, they are things you can control.

Many people notice dark patches or black discoloration around their neck and assume it is caused by dirt, tanning, poor ...

Cirrhosis is the final stage of chronic liver disease where scar tissue gradually replaces healthy liver cells. This damage prevents the liver from filtering toxins effectively, leading to various ...

In the past, dermatologists have told us that washcloths and towels harbor bacteria, which can undo all of the hard work that ...

Diuretics - sometimes called "water pills" - increase the amount of water the body expels. They are taken widely, including ...

The death of a college student after contracting meningitis has brought renewed attention to the infection and how it can ...