Dengue Risk May Be an Issue at World Cup
People from around the world will be flocking to Brazil this summer for the World Cup. But a new study has warned that soccer fans should be aware...
Condition Center: Infectious Disease
Positive Test for MERS in Illinois Patient
Officials have been monitoring the situation since the first case of MERS was reported in the US earlier in May. Now, a close contact of this...
On-Time Vaccines Better than Late
Some parents may feel it's better to delay their children's vaccines instead of following the officially recommended schedule. But that could...
E-Cigarettes May Strengthen MRSA Bacteria
Although their makers may tout them as a healthier alternative to smoking, e-cigarettes have potential harmful effects — including increasing the...
Second Case of MERS Discovered in US
Health officials around the nation have been on alert after the first US case of MERS was reported on May 2. Now, 10 days later, officials are...
Parasitic Infections Need More Attention in US
The mere thought of a parasitic infection is enough to give some people the shivers, but according to a new report, we may need to devote more...
Worldwide Polio Spread Causing Concern
Some diseases that have been largely eradicated in the US still present big threats on a global scale. This is the case for polio, health...
No Signs of Spread as MERS Patient Recovers
The first MERS patient in the US was discovered late last week, to much concern from health officials and the public. But no further signs of the...
First MERS Case Reported in the US
The MERS virus has been under the close watch of health officials around the globe since it first started causing infections in 2012. This week...
A Vaccine for Two During Pregnancy
Vaccines are designed to protect against disease, but babies cannot get most vaccines until they're two months old, leaving them vulnerable. A...
Antibiotic Resistance: A Global Threat
Antibiotic resistance has been getting more and more attention in this country as more experts warn against it. Now, a major report has examined...
Specialist Spotlight: Urology
The word "urology" is a familiar one, but for many, knowledge about what exactly a urologist does and the conditions they treat might be...
World Malaria Day Focuses on Progress and Problems
Thankfully, malaria has been largely eliminated in the U.S. But there is still plenty of progress to be made abroad, a fact that health officials...
Progress With Immunizations in Past 20 Years
Measles and polio may be thought of as relics from another time, but it wasn't too long ago that they were major issues for US children. One...
Ohio Outbreak Now Involves Over 200 Mumps Cases
An Ohio outbreak of mumps has continued this week, with a wider geographical area now reporting cases. Health officials are working to slow the...
California Cruise Ship Struck with Illness
People go on a cruise usually expecting relaxation and adventure. Yet some passengers on a California-based ship have been met with an unpleasant...
Rare Lassa Fever Case Found in US
Traveling can expose people to new cultures and sights, but sometimes it can also expose people to diseases not typically seen at home. This is...
Shingles Seemed to Increase Stroke Risk
People who had chicken pox as a child may develop shingles — an often painful, blistering rash caused by the same virus — as an adult. Now...
