In the previous months, chikungunya cases have spiked in the Western Hemisphere. While locally transmitted cases have been confirmed in Florida...

Preventing a mosquito's bite can sometimes mean more than preventing an annoying itch. A new official update provided insight into this summer's...

It's been quite a year for new antibacterial medications. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved the third new medication in...

People often associate foodborne illness with dairy and poultry, but even canned vegetables can pose a risk when prepared improperly.

The beach is not always fun in the sun — sometimes it can be unsafe. Health officials have warned the public about a dangerous bacteria found in...

A handshake is one of the most common greetings used when meeting someone for the first time or saying hello to an old friend. But other greetings...

Methods like medication and mosquito nets have long led the fight against malaria, but a new approach could be on the horizon.

Opting for fruit is usually a healthy option, but consumers across the country may be thinking twice about some produce this week. A nationwide...

HIV has been a national concern for years, but new data suggest that serious progress has been made.

It can be difficult to treat C. diff infection in people who are immunocompromised, meaning they have a weakened immune system....

Polio was largely eradicated in many parts of the world, but the virus still appears and still causes infections each year. Now the virus has been...

The buzz of a mosquito or the itch of its bite can be annoying, but in some cases, that bite may become a serious matter. A new study examined...