Why New COVID Variant XBB.1.16 Seems to Be Causing Pink Eye

Beyond that, other signs “include the standard common cold-like symptoms” that have…

What to Know About Babesiosis, a Rare Tick-Borne Disease That’s on the Rise

Prime tick season is approaching, and those creepy little arachnids are carrying…

How to Treat Strep Throat, According to Doctors

During cold and flu season, it can be difficult to figure out what’s…

H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak: Everything You Need to Know

What’s different about the current outbreak, according to Thainá Landim de Barros, PhD,…

Is There a Vaccine for RSV, and When Could One Be Approved?

Pharmaceutical companies and health authorities are pushing to get respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)…

What Causes a Weakened Immune System?

You’ve probably heard a lot about how important your immune system is,…

Here’s How Norovirus Can Spread Through Food Sources

If you’re doing everything you can to avoid norovirus—an unpleasant stomach bug that’s…

Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug Shigellosis: Should You Really Worry?

People who travel internationally can also get exposed to Shigella if they’re staying…

5 Norovirus Symptoms That Can Hit You Really, Really Hard

Just in case you haven’t heard this enough yet: You should really, really…

What to Know About Interferon Lambda for Potential COVID-19 Treatment

When the COVID-19 pandemic was first recognized in 2020, scientists rushed to…

3 Things to Do When You Get Sick With COVID…Again

Unless you are one of the lucky few who has dodged COVID…

Who Has Access to Paxlovid and Why Is It So Limited?

Paxlovid, a treatment given to certain people who test positive for COVID-19, isn’t…

Long COVID Is Keeping So Many Young People Out of Work

All that is to say: Many COVID symptoms can impact a person’s…

3 Potential Consequences of Ending the COVID Public Health Emergency Status

On May 11, the public health emergency (PHE) status for the COVID-19 pandemic…

Do You Really Need to Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them?

Research suggests that the biggest culprits are synthetic fabrics like polyester and…

How to Have a ‘Sick Day’ When You Can’t Actually Call Off Work

Dr. Van Groningen says that you can also alternate taking acetaminophen and…

CDC Warns Against EzriCare Eye Drops Linked to 50 Infections in 11 States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people to…

52,000+ Pounds of Charcuterie Meats Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

If you’ve crafted a charcuterie board recently, you should check your refrigerator…

The Health Risks of Sharing a Razor With Your Partner (or Anyone Else)

Stop me if this sounds familiar: You’re in the shower and ready…

The COVID Vaccine Strategy in the US Could Look Very Different Next Year

Getting one annual shot could potentially be more palatable to pandemic-weary people, Dr.…