Infectious diseases

9 Smells That May Indicate Your Pet is Sick

If you notice a change in your pet’s smell, there could be a serious medical cause.

Warning! New Tick-Borne Illness Spreads Across the US

Joining the known army of dangerous tick-borne illnesses is a relatively new and poorly understood Heartland virus that's spreading across the US.

Monkeypox - What It Is and What You Need to Know

Scientists point out that monkeypox is different from COVID-19 in several key ways.

Cleaning the Home After Illness - Hotbeds You Mustn't Miss

The cold and flu season is at our doorsteps. Prevent the entire family from getting sick and learn the proper way to disinfect the entire home after illness.

Flurona - When the Flu and COVID-19 Overlap

Can you really catch the flu and coronavirus simultaneously? And if so, how can you tell that you’ve got ‘flurona’? Read on to find out.

What Are Prions and Why Are They SO Dangerous?

Do you know what prions are? These poorly understood infectious agents trigger neurodegenerative brain diseases.

When Is An Eye Infection a Cause For Concern?

While some eye infections can heal on their own, others can inflict serious damage and need urgent medical care...

Covid-19: What’s Known About the 4 New Variants

A few new strains of the novel coronavirus have been detected. Here's a breakdown of these new variants and their meaning, according to experts.

Bills & Coins Can Be Germ-Ridden - Here’s How to Stay Safe

One of the dirtiest items is one that we all handle all the time - bills and coins. Does physical currency really harbor germs and how can you protect yourself?

Not Only Covid-19: 5 Historically Significant Vaccines

Infectious diseases were a problem long before Covid-19. These are 5 of the most historically important vaccines that made the world safer.

9 ‘Contagious’ Conditions That Are Not Truly Contagious

These 9 conditions cannot be transmitted from person to person, though many people believe them to be highly contagious

Coronavirus: Newborn Siblings Test Positive for COVID-19

In an unusual incident, newborn triplets in Mexico have been diagnosed with Covid-19 while their parents have tested negative.

5 Lesser Known Ways to Lower Your Covid-19 Infection Risk

Now that cities are starting to reopen, we should be more careful than ever when it comes to Covid-19. These 5 surprising safety measures are important to know.

How to Clean Your Phone Correctly to Prevent Disease

Our mobile devices are an often overlooked source of infection, and they should be cleaned thoroughly and regularly, here's how...