More than 5,300 cases of mumps infections were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2016, and nearly 500 cases in January[...]
More than 45-percent of American men are infected with genital HPV, according to a recent study published in JAMA Oncology. The study also found the HPV[...]
Many Americans are feeling pretty lousy this winter, thanks to a common cold or influenza virus. Of those, a sizable number will seek medical attention to[...]
Norovirus or influenza? Both are highly contagious viral infections, but they are not the same. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says people often[...]
If you are hesitating to get your annual influenza vaccine, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, wants to bust some myths[...]
Influenza in the U.S. is approaching peak levels, says Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh. "We are seeing a fairly dramatic increase in[...]
It's the height of flu season but not all symptoms of the flu virus point to influenza. Sudden fever and headache also may be symptoms[...]
The American College of Physicians has come out with new guidelines for treating Type 2 diabetes. The group advises clinicians to prescribe metformin to patients with Type 2[...]
Zika virus and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are two public health threats that have dominated medical headlines over the past 12 months and caused major concerns for[...]
As we prepare for the New Year, we salute the past 12 months. During this time, the Mayo Clinic News Network team has brought a number[...]
Zika virus and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are among the top infectious disease concerns of health officials, says Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group. Dr.[...]
Safe food handling and clean hands are important ways to avoid the spread of germs and bacteria this holiday season, and so is replacing your kitchen[...]