4 Big Things You Should Know About Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Other possible symptoms of PIDDs include digestive issues, delayed growth or development,…

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.…

Here’s Why Flu Season Can Last Longer Than You Might Think

Weekly influenza cases have fallen to their lowest point since October,  raising…

New Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Strain Identified in US: What to Know

When symptoms are present, they may vary from person to person, depending on…

What to Know About Moderna’s RSV Vaccine for Adults, According to Experts

Moderna shared exciting news this week: The biotechnology company has an experimental respiratory…

XBB.1.5: What to Know About the New Omicron Subvariant

Since late November, a new subvariant of omicron called XBB.1.5 has been…

Why Do I Want to Cry or Feel Emotional When I Get Sick?

Whenever I get sick—which, recently, seems to be every few months, thanks to…

Invasive Strep A in Kids: What to Know After the Deaths in Colorado

Since September, complications from strep A infections have led to the deaths…