IT’S that time of year where everyone seems to have caught some sort of bug – so it’s no surprise if your tot has got a cough ...

A Louisiana task force is considering criminal penalties for the intentional transmission of STIs. The state currently has ...

According to The Leapfrog Group, here’s where to find the most unsafe hospitals in California: Only one California medical ...

THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to ...

Inmates with a history of drug use are at particular risk of dying from untreated sepsis in US prisons and jails, USA TODAY ...

People in Guernsey have been urged to get their flu jab as soon as possible. Dr Nicola Brink, director of Public Health, said ...

In many cases, thoroughly washing or cooking your food is enough to prevent infection from listeria.

George Sandhu, deputy superintendent for Well Pharmacy, says it is crucial children get vaccinated as infections of the new H3N2 strain continue to rise. His warning comes amid concerns over “an ...

Here’s which Florida hospitals made an “A” grade on Leapfrog’s most recent list and which hospitals received “D” and “F” ...

Hertfordshire is seeing a rise in children and young people suffering from influenza, health chiefs have warned.

Public health experts say people should still get the vaccine – and as soon as possible – as it will still provide protection ...