As dengue fever rises in US, understand symptoms, transmission
Mosquitoes are infecting people across the Americas with dengue at historic levels and U.S. travelers are bringing the potentially life-threatening…
Lupus cause, potential cure identified in new study
The cause of lupus has long escaped doctors trying to treat the autoimmune disease. However, a study published this week…
People face higher risk of kidney stones during summer months
Warm weather brings days at the beach, sunscreen and … kidney stones? Researchers say people who don’t stay properly hydrated…
Rat-urine-spreading leptospirosis jumps in NYC as people get sick
NEW YORK – A year after New York City anointed a czar for its war on rats, health officials are…
Anti-vax pet owners opposing rabies shot. That’s concerning to vets.
Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a…
Chances of getting cancer for Americans and who is most at risk
Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis at age 42 shines a light on a dreaded disease that seems to be striking people…