Infectious Diseases - November 2019 Archives

Treating and living with HIV and AIDSWorld AIDS Day is Sunday, Dec. 1, which makes this a good time to learn more about treating this ...

A sore throat is a common symptom of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or flu. It's also a symptom of a bacterial ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert involving romaine lettuce and the foodborne illness E. coli. The CDC statement says: "Consumers should not ...

Washing your hands is an important first step in preparing any meal. "It's important to remember to wash your hands frequently, keep foods at proper ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSDelicious, healthy recipes for your Thanksgiving menuThanksgiving is a time to be thankful for family, friends, good health and great food. If ...

Are you misusing antibiotics?The World Health Organization's World Antibiotic Awareness Week is Nov. 18–24, which make this a good time to learn more about the ...

World health leaders say the future of antibiotics depends on everyone. And Antibiotic Awareness Week, beginning Nov.18, is an effort to increase global awareness of ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSOffice ergonomics: Your how-to guideIf you sit behind a desk and computer screen for hours at a time, you're not doomed to ...

While 10% of Americans report being allergic to penicillin, 9 of 10 have actually outgrown it or never had it in the first place, according ...

9 strategies to help you quit smokingThinking of quitting smoking next week for the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout? It's one of the best ...

More than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the U.S. each year, and more than 35,000 people die as a result, according to a new ...

For those who become ill with the flu, a new antiviral medication may help. "This is really kind of a blockbuster," says Dr. Gregory Poland, ...