The new study is more evidence that the official U.S. tally of confirmed human bird flu infections — 68 in the last year — is ...

HIV is spread by bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk or semen. It gradually weakens the body’s immune system and makes it vulnerable to disease, including ones rarely seen in otherwise healthy ...

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

Recent controversy about the link between cat ownership and abortion has gone viral on social media, and individuals, especially female cat owners, are becoming increasingly afraid and concerned ...

When California residents in a hilltop neighborhood saw someone apparently setting a fire, they quickly sprang into action. The neighbors did not wait for authorities when they started chasing the ...

As of Friday, other unrelated LGBTQ+ content was taken down too, including a tool the CDC uses to measure data on sexually transmitted infections.

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess ...

An arsonist armed with a baseball bat poured petrol on his brother's car before setting it alight in an act of 'revenge'. Faheem Arif was challenged by dog walkers before fleeing from the fire on ...

If you are having surgery, you may be concerned about a bacterial infection after your procedure. While these infections are often preventable with good wound care and frequent hand washing, some ...

An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...