Though viral and bacterial pink eye have similar symptoms, bacterial pink eye may cause your eyes to look redder and may ...

Valley fever is an infection spread by a fungus that grows in the top few inches of soil in parts of the American West. It is transmitted when soil is disturbed and the fungal spores become airborne.

Viruses easily spread between humans through coughs, needles, and sex. Animals can also infect humans through infected feces, blood, and tissue.

Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. When a hospitalized patient shows signs of a dangerous, potentially deadly infection, you’d expect ...

Trying to unlock every Silksong ending is quite the challenge. Beyond simply fighting your way to the top of Pharloom and finishing the final boss, you'll have to complete enough side content to ...

Biologist Charles Darwin began crafting his theory of evolution on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, where he discovered animals had developed unique traits that varied from island to island. Nearly ...

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an alert urging people to get tested for sexually transmitted infections. It warned in a post on X: "Taking responsibility for your sexual health is important, ...

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the world. It’s caused by a type of bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis and can affect both men and women. While it’s ...

In the Seventies, everyone on the party scene thought they were so fabulous while dancing under flashing lights, wearing ridiculous outfits, and shoving coke spoons up their noses. If you stumble into ...

Measles cases in the U.S. have hit a 33-year high as outbreaks of the highly contagious, deadly virus grow. Can you get measles if you're vaccinated? Experts explain. Measles cases in the United ...

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A fun Labor Day on the intracoastal waters of Orange Beach ended with a Baldwin County woman fighting a rare, flesh-eating bacteria. “We took the boat out, beautiful day, ...

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met on Sept. 18 to discuss vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B. The meeting was contentious at times, with multiple ...