Infectious Diseases - January 2019 Archives

If you have the flu, you'll likely have a fever, as well. Fever is a temporary increase in body temperate and a common symptom of ...

What many people commonly call “stomach flu” isn’t flu at all. If you’re tired and have an unsettled tummy, you may have a stomach virus. In ...

Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't and what can't hurt Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing ...

Influenza is now widespread in many areas of the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says activity is now "elevated" with millions of ...

Treating cold sores Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around your lips, often ...

Norovirus is a highly contagious viral infection that is commonly referred to as "stomach flu." However, it is not related to the flu, which is ...

Thirteen children have died from flu-like symptoms, and cases of flu are rising across the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As the ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Senior health: How to prevent and detect malnutrition Good nutrition is critical to overall health and well-being. Yet many older adults are ...