Infectious Diseases - December 2019 Archives

A list of seven surfaces that harbor a staggering number of germs is a great reminder to protect yourself by taking one important step over ...

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, and can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. Pneumonia can ...

January can be a tough month for blood banks. Donations are often down because of holiday vacations, bad weather, and people sick with cold and ...

Humidifiers and your healthDry sinuses, bloody noses and cracked lips. Humidifiers can soothe these familiar problems caused by dry indoor air. Humidifiers also can ease ...

The seasonal flu virus has made a widespread appearance across the U.S., just in time for heavy holiday travel. Most flu illnesses are being caused ...

At this time of year, cold and flu season mixes with holiday shopping, parties and travel. That means extra opportunities to share holiday cheer — ...

U.S. children who travel abroad are not getting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine before they travel to protect them from ongoing measles outbreaks, ...

What it takes to be agile at any ageYou may have noticed a few of the signs already. Maybe when you get up in the ...

Tick-borne diseases in the U.S. have tripled in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new study says a warming climate and ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSAlcohol use during the holidaysDuring the holiday season, it may seem like opportunities to celebrate are everywhere. And when it comes to ...

Erectile dysfunction: A sign of heart disease?Erectile dysfunction — the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex — can be an ...

Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold, but there are some remedies that ...