Jamaica is seeing an outbreak of leptospirosis and is urging anyone who is experiencing symptoms from the infectious disease ...

If you feel ill but your symptoms are only above the neck — a stuffy nose, a bit of a sore throat — you could just have a common cold, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist at ...

It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues.

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVVA) - Faculty and students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) are combing Appalachian forests and local springs for microbes that could lead to new ...

Pets can carry a variety of diseases. Some of these are transferable to their owners. Know which ones those are to stay healthy and safe.