Despite having first appeared in the United States only 16 years ago, West Nile virus is most common mosquito-borne virus in the country. It has now spread to the 48 contiguous states and to Canada
A 19-month old infant was paralyzed after having the polio vaccine. The World Health Organization reported on Monday that this is the first case since 2011.
Undergoing screening tests at the right time is essential to a man's health. These tests could detect illnesses early that could aid in prompt and easy treatment. These tests are simple yet potentially life-saving and men should discuss their options with thei…
Screening the whole population of women in order to find those carrying mutated BRCA genes is a "questionable" idea because it would not improve outcomes.
Vitamin C has many health benefits. According to a new study, researchers have found that taking a daily dose of this nutrient can help ward off vascular diseases in those who are overweight. Thus, they concluded that it can have a similar cardiovascular benef…
Teaching athletes about their risks of concussion may do little to change their long-term behavior, according to a review article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Charity group Doctors without Borders (French: Médecins Sans Frontières) has expressed serious concern over the possible critical shortage of anti-venom serums by June next year as Sanofi has already stopped production of its product about 5 years ago.
Parents, here’s some good news. Based on a new report, the number of emergency visits due to unsupervised medication intake of children has declined substantially over the last 3 years since 2010.
A Minnesota woman has filed a lawsuit against Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, distributor of garden cucumbers believed to have caused the salmonella outbreak that has already killed one and affected at least 300 people in more than 25 states.
