Infectious Diseases

Influenza or Covid-19? Both illnesses have very similar symptoms—but there are ways to tell them apart.

These are the EPA and doctor-recommended, safe, eco-friendly products that can effectively clean your house and wipe out traces...

What is contract tracing? Kimberly Jocelyn spends her days sharing information with people who have tested positive for the coronavirus...

Concerned about school this fall? Here's how parents—who happen to be Covid-19 experts—are handling the challenges coronavirus poses to their...

Coronavirus symptoms, from fatigue to brain fog, can linger even after the virus is gone. Here's what...

Covid-19-related stress and anxiety may raise broken heart syndrome risk, which can mimic the symptoms of a heart...

There are about 200 different Covid-19 vaccines under development, with some showing promise. These four are nearing the finish...

Here are some of the best (and safest) hand sanitizers to use if you have dry skin and...

Doctors specializing in virus transmission recommend thinking twice before visiting areas where Covid-19 is known to spread

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Have to use a public restroom during Covid-19? Follow these expert tips from wearing a face mask to...

Covid-19 is having a greater impact on people of color. Here's how one extended family struggled to get care during...

Precautions like wearing a face mask and maintaining physical distance can help reduce your risk of catching coronavirus...

Don't forget to sanitize these items that are probably grosser than you realize.

There's a link between Covid-19 and stroke risk—even among younger patients. Here's what to do if you suspect...

Here's how to reduce your risk of infection while getting your steps in, boosting your immune system, and getting fresh...

There are tons of tests for Covid-19 out there and more coming every day. Learn about the different types and...

Here's how to make an expert-approved, do-it-yourself (DIY) face mask to limit the spread of coronavirus and protect yourself from...

Health experts reveal whether washing your clothes can protect against Covid-19 and the precautions they take to prevent the...

Health experts provide the latest guidance when it comes to wearing gloves during Covid-19 for the general public

Health experts share their tips for how to safely clean and disinfect your cell phone, whether it's an iPhone or...

Medical experts discuss the risks and benefits of using donor plasma from Covid-19 survivors—a treatment known as convalescent plasma therapy—...

Food experts reveal the do's and don'ts of ordering from a restaurant, whether it's delivery or pickup, during the

Health experts reveal what to do if you, a family member, or a roommate is home sick with Covid-19....

Some people are at greater risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19. Here are the high-risk categories for people...

The global outbreak of coronavirus is spreading confusion along with the disease. As the number of Covid-19 cases rises,...

Sometimes, symptoms can be misleading—and that's where the trouble started for this man with a combination of viral meningitis and...

These quick, expert-approved tricks will keep you—and your fellow swimmers—healthy and germ-free this summer.

Donating blood is a generous—not to mention necessary—act, but there are several restrictions on giving that protect you and future...