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6 Legit Ways to Support Your Immune System, According to Doctors

6 Legit Ways to Support Your Immune System, According to Doctors

Think of your immune system as your body’s protective shield: It’s a…
3 Things to Do When Traveler’s Diarrhea Is Ruining Your Life

3 Things to Do When Traveler’s Diarrhea Is Ruining Your Life

On to the intensity of your poops: Per the CDC’s travel guidebook,…

A Real Threat: The Global Impact of Sepsis

Sepsis can affect anyone, but people who are older are at higher…

Swine Flu, COVID-19, SARS: The ‘3R Strategy’ To Minimize The Risk Of Outbreak Of Zoonotic Diseases

COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, a zoonotic virus. Zoonotic diseases are responsible…

Viral Infections On The Rise Among Children: What Precautions Parents Should Take?

Monsoon is considered an ideal time for the growth of viruses, so…
6 Ways to Prevent Tick Bites Year-Round

6 Ways to Prevent Tick Bites Year-Round

You’ll want to be cautious with kids: Stick to using repellents with…
What Is Beyfortus, the New Preventive RSV Drug for Babies and Toddlers?

What Is Beyfortus, the New Preventive RSV Drug for Babies and Toddlers?

Each year, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) sends up to 80,000 kids under…
To Keep Mosquitoes Away, Get Rid of Standing Water Near Your Home

To Keep Mosquitoes Away, Get Rid of Standing Water Near Your Home

Mosquitoes are one of the most obnoxious things about summer. Their itchy,…
Local Malaria Cases Have Been Confirmed in the US—Should I Be Worried?

Local Malaria Cases Have Been Confirmed in the US—Should I Be Worried?

At least four people in Florida and one in Texas have been…
Swimmer’s Ear Infection: What Symptoms Feel Like and How to Treat It

Swimmer’s Ear Infection: What Symptoms Feel Like and How to Treat It

Dealing with a swimmer’s ear infection just once is enough to make…
How to Actually Prevent Mosquito Bites, According to Experts

How to Actually Prevent Mosquito Bites, According to Experts

I’m one of those people mosquitoes love. Whenever I visit my relatives…
How to Get Vaccinated for Infectious Diseases Before International Travel

How to Get Vaccinated for Infectious Diseases Before International Travel

When to get vaccinated: At least a month before your trip Hepatitis…
What We Know About 5 Common Long COVID Symptoms, According to Experts

What We Know About 5 Common Long COVID Symptoms, According to Experts

Lisa Sass, a 31-year-old woman living in Phoenix, tested positive for COVID-19…

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…