Wintertime is a great time to frolic in the snow, enjoy family on holiday vacations, and get sick. Between the cold, shivery temperatures that stress your immune system to …

Foreign travel is exciting — who doesn’t love planning all the details for a trip to some exotic destination? But while you’re mapping out your itinerary, shopping for your …

Both hepatitis A and B, liver diseases that can have detrimental consequences, are serious public health concerns for the United States and the world. From the severe flu-like symptoms …

If you’re sexually active, you should be tested for STDs. After potential exposures, you may think it is best to get tested right away. But, there is actually a …

On June 27, we observe National HIV Testing Day, which is a perfect time to raise awareness about getting tested for HIV. Having an HIV test is a smart …

Warmer spring temperatures bring more than blossoming trees. It’s also a time when Lyme disease spikes, and each year, roughly 300,000 Americans are infected with the disease. Known for …

Zika virus infection, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, is caused by a flavivirus closely related to dengue, West Nile virus, and Japanese encephalitis. Infection is symptomatic in approximately 1 of 5 cases; …