While children under five, particularly those under two, are the most vulnerable, pneumococcal diseases also affect adults.

A study suggests that catching COVID-19 significantly raises the risk of developing ME/CFS (formerly called "chronic fatigue ...

Navigating and getting care for Long Covid can be overwhelming. However, many city clinics and hospitals are on the leading ...

Encephalitis survivors experience hidden mental health struggles and there is an urgent need for improved support within the ...

To prevent norovirus infection, washing hands with soap and hot water can help. Hand sanitizers aren't that effective. Norovirus symptoms can be quite intense and even though it lasts 1-3 days ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes cold-like symptoms in most people but can cause more serious problems in some, especially babies and older adults. Almost all children get RSV at least once by ...

The following is a summary of “Effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and hybrid immunity in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and symptomatic COVID-19 among adults in the United States,” published in ...

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is raising concerns globally due to its spread, symptoms, and high infection rates, especially among children and older adults in China. HMPV causes upper ...

About a month later, the eggs hatch in your intestines and grow into adult worms ... If you or someone in your household has symptoms of a pinworm infection, you can help your doctor confirm ...

Without treatment, the infection can spread to other body parts, leading to sepsis. Sepsis is a life threatening condition that can cause a high fever, flu-like symptoms, and even organ failure.

A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus ... But "there are other things besides infection that cause inflammation, like injury," Cairns said.

Most cases are mild, but young children, adults ... respiratory infections, can—though rarely—trigger life-threatening brain inflammation. Recognizing early neurological symptoms may save ...