Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are everywhere. Learn about infection symptoms, types of infections, prevention and more.

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9 Best Eco-Friendly Products that Kill Coronavirus

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


Life as a Covid-19 Contact Tracer

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


How 10 Covid-19 Experts Are Handling Back to School for Their Kids

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


4 Worst Symptoms that Linger After Covid-19

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


How Covid-19 Is Related to Broken Heart Syndrome

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


Covid-19 Alert: These Are the Most Promising Vaccines

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


8 Best Hand Sanitizers for Dry Skin

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


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8 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch Coronavirus

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

52 Things You Need to Know About Viruses

They're all around us, they're not really alive or dead—more zombie-like—and that's just for starters...


9 Tips for Using a Public Restroom During Coronavirus

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


Covid-19 Hits People of Color Harder—How Racism Plays a Role

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


How Can I Avoid Catching Coronavirus on Public Transportation?

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


11 Germ-Spreading Items You’re Probably Carrying Right Now

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


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Can the Coronavirus Cause Strokes? What Doctors Need You to Know

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


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7 Tips for Safe Walking During Coronavirus

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


Coronavirus Testing: Everything You Need to Know

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


How to Make Your Own Face Mask for Coronavirus Protection

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

Does Washing Clothes Protect Against Coronavirus?

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


Wearing Gloves to Protect Against Coronavirus? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong

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


Here’s the Right Way to Disinfect Your Phone to Kill Coronavirus

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


Plasma From Covid-19 Survivors Could Be a Lifesaving Treatment

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


Coronavirus Quarantine: Is It Safe to Order from Restaurants?

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


Think You Have Coronavirus? 9 Ways to Protect Your Family

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

These People Are at the Highest Risk from Coronavirus

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


How Can I Prevent Coronavirus?

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


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ER Doctors Couldn’t Figure Out Why This Man Had Awful Headaches

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


Red Flags a Public Pool Is Too Dirty for Swimming

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


14 Surprising Reasons You Might Not Be Able to Donate Blood

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


12 Medical Conditions That Can Kill You in 24 Hours or Less

Some illnesses can kill in 24 hours or less. From stroke to mosquito-borne diseases, here's what you need to...