One of the best ways to avoid getting sick is quite simple, according to Prianka Chawla, MD, Primary Care Physician at Tufts ...

The good news is that most cases of whooping cough are preventable with DTaP vaccines in childhood and Tdap shots at age 11 ...

Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that cause everything from the common cold to meningitis, polio, type 1 diabetes, and ...

Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that cause everything from the common cold to meningitis, polio, type 1 diabetes, and ...

Using advanced sequencing, and artificial intelligence, Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists want to monitor for viruses ...

Forget taking Vitamin C and herbal potions or trying those old wives' tales - scientists have discovered a much nicer way of staving off a cold. Those who make love once or twice a week develop an ...

A professor from the School of Engineering and Applied Science discovered that a stomach virus can survive and continue to spread despite common sanitation practice. The study, published last month ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) reported an outbreak on March 18, after the ship made a stop in New York City, with passengers and crew experiencing symptoms of diarrhea and ...

More than 200 passengers and crew members have been infected with Norovirus onboard a Caribbean cruise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 224 of the 2,538 ...

While usually not a cause for concern, cold sweats can be a symptom of a life-threatening medical problem. While excessive or night sweating is not a common feature of a serious vitamin B12 deficiency ...

Cold showers offer many benefits, including increasing endorphins, improving metabolism, and enhancing circulation. They may also help fight off common illnesses, like colds and flus. Cold showers ...

Some advocates believe that drinking cold water can be bad for the health. Consuming enough water every day is essential for supporting all bodily functions, including digestion and metabolism ...