The beginning of fall also marks the beginning of flu and cold season. What can you do to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy...

Influenza vaccines, or "flu shots," provide protection against the four influenza virus strains predicted to be the most widespread each...

The proportion of the world’s population aged 65 and above is rapidly increasing. Each year, Infections in this age group cause...

Mpox (Monkeypox) is a zoonotic viral disease that can spread from animals to humans. Recent global outbreaks with the emergence of new...

Millions of doses are still needed to protect health workers and establish vaccine stockpiles.

Our immune system works wonders to keep us healthy. Many cells contribute to making a great immune system, and one of them includes B...

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are the three membranes that surround the brain and protect the brain, spinal cord...

I am writing on this subject because it is a very important one. Hopefully, I can help save someone's life by passing on this...

What is HIV and what does it do to the body? Many people have heard of HIV, but are still confused about what it is. HIV, or Human...

Think food poisoning is just a mild annoyance? Think again. When harmful bacteria invade our meals, the health risks can be far more...

The world is facing a new health challenge: monkeypox. While not as deadly as smallpox, monkeypox is spreading rapidly, raising concerns...

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare, fatal brain disorder within a group of illnesses called prion diseases. The incidence of CJD...

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), although rare, can lead to kidney failure or death if not treated properly. Most people may think that TSS is...

In recent months, the phenomenon of brain-eating amoeba has captured public attention, particularly in the southern Indian state of Kerala.

Mosquitoes: The World’s Deadliest Insects Many people consider mosquitoes to be a harmless nuisance, often associating their presence...

written by: Katie Scoggins RN, BSN Dengue Fever has recently come to the forefront of attention for more people in the US as cases of...

Trinity Care Foundation/ Flickr cc Summer is here and COVID-19 may be the last thing on our minds, but COVID-19 is still here to play....

What is it? Bacterial vaginosis, commonly known as BV, is a common condition in the vagina that happens when there is too much of certain...

Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is both an acute and chronic infectious condition caused by the protozoa Trypanosoma cruzi,...

What is Long COVID? Patients infected with the virus responsible for COVID-19 may experience prolonged effects from their infection,...