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If you are wondering what the different letters and numbers used to name influenza viruses mean, such as H1N1, H3N2,…
Cases of whooping cough are more than six times higher than they were this time last year, statistics from the…
The World Health Organization is responding to an unexplained illness occurring in the Kwango province in southwest Democratic Republic of…
Elton John lost his vision from an eye infection. Here’s why that might happen—and how to prevent it
Last night, at the charity event for the musical “The Devil Wears Prada” in London, Sir Elton John, who wrote…
Measles is surging around the world, with around 10.3 million reported cases last year. That’s an increase of 20% on…
Pneumonia can be a deadly complication of COVID, the flu, and RSV: What to know about pneumococcal vaccination
Respiratory virus season has arrived, and hopefully you’re up to date on vaccinations that can help prevent infectious diseases including…
A much bigger McDonald’s lawsuit is about to ‘erupt’ in the aftermath of its E. coli outbreak, food safety lawyer says
McDonald’s just got hit with its first lawsuit regarding an E. coli outbreak that resulted in Quarter Pounders being pulled…
A person in the state of Missouri has become the first in the United States to test positive for bird…
If your child comes home with ruddy cheeks this back-to-school season, their flushed appearance may be due to something other…
Are we sure it’s not four years ago? That first summer of the coronavirus pandemic, when wearing a mask outdoors…