What Your Snot Color Can Tell You About Your Health, According to Doctors

Blowing your nose may offer in-the-moment relief, but it’s never anyone’s idea…

Updated COVID Boosters Are Coming This Fall—Here’s What You Should Know

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized updated COVID boosters…

A Person Diagnosed With Monkeypox in the US Has Died—Here’s What We Know So Far

A Texas resident who was diagnosed with monkeypox has died, marking the…

Here’s What People With Eczema Should Know About Their Monkeypox Risk

There have been lots of important discussions online about how stigmatizing the…

‘Brain-Eating Amoebas’ Are in the News Right Now, But They’re Also Very Rare

This summer, two people sadly died after being infected by Naegleria fowleri,…

Here’s What You Should Know If Your Second Monkeypox Vaccine Has Been Delayed

There is no clear data on the vaccine’s efficacy in the current…

The E. Coli Outbreak in the Midwest Is Getting Worse, With 38 People Hospitalized So Far

The “fast-moving” E. coli outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

What to Know About the Wheal, a Common Monkeypox Vaccine Side Effect

Some people who have received the monkeypox vaccine are noticing a small,…

Here’s Why Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine for Adults Is a Pretty Big Deal

Pfizer made a big announcement this week: The pharmaceutical company has developed…

Why Do Mosquitoes Love Me So Much?

In fact, the little buggers can sense carbon dioxide from as far…

How to Find Your Childhood Vaccine Records If You Have No Idea Where to Start

If you’ve recently texted your mom to ask her about which vaccines…

Here’s What You Should Do If You Think You Have Monkeypox Symptoms

Generally, if you believe you have contracted monkeypox through intimate skin-to-skin contact,…

CDC Warns of ‘Fast-Moving’ E. Coli Outbreak—Here’s What You Need to Know

Public health officials are warning of a “fast-moving” E. coli outbreak impacting…

Should You Be Worried About West Nile Virus Right Now?

Even if you feel a cool breeze in the air, summer isn’t…

The WHO Is Renaming Monkeypox—Here’s Why That’s Important

Monkeypox is set to be renamed, starting with the disease’s distinct strains.…

There’s Lots of Confusion and Stigma Around Monkeypox—Let’s Clear It Up

Beyond messaging, the testing, treatment, and vaccination infrastructure must also be equitable…

Please Don’t Try to Diagnose Strangers With Monkeypox, You Guys

A recent New York Times report detailed an extremely messed up story…

Should You Really Be Worried About Getting Monkeypox From Thrifted Clothing?

Last week, the Biden Administration declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health…

What to Know About Evusheld If You’re at Risk for Severe COVID-19

A medication that can help prevent severe illness in people who face…

The U.S. Declared a Monkeypox State of Emergency—Here’s What You Need to Know

The Biden administration declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency Thursday,…