Results for "Infectious Disease"

If you go to the gym often, you might not think much about wiping down the equipment. Or maybe you’re the gym user who cringes at others who don’t.  Despite...

If you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, you might treat it with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. These machines use a motor,...

HIV and AIDS have been part of our world for decades. More than 38 million people worldwide are living with HIV. In the U.S. alone, about 1.2 million people...

Meningitis is a serious condition and if you get it when you’re older, you’re at higher risk of complications. “Meningitis is uncommon, but it’s a medical...

It’s 2 a.m., and you wake up feeling awful. Cold sweats, nausea and maybe even vomiting or diarrhea have taken over the early hours of your day. Could...

When you have kids, you know germs are just part of life. Playdates, school and playgrounds are all perfect places for little ones to pick up and bring...

You probably hear a lot about your immune system, but do you really know what it does and what you can do to make it stronger? Your immune system is your...

You don’t want to discover you’re out of tissues, decongestants or pain medication when a respiratory infection or stomach bug strikes your family. And...

It’s as reliable as back-to-school sales, racks of Halloween costumes in stores and displays of decorations that always seem to crop up before you’re ready...

If you’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant, it’s important to be screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs, formerly known as sexually...