Infectious Diseases
10 Ways You’re Washing Your Hands Wrong
People often don’t wash their hands long enough to effectively kill germs—that’s 20 seconds of scrubbing with soap and water.
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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... -
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... -
How Can I Prevent Coronavirus?
The global outbreak of coronavirus is spreading confusion along with the disease. As the number... -
10 Ways Doctors Protect Themselves From Coronavirus
Doctors are protecting themselves from coronavirus and Covid-19 with time-tested hygiene practices, the same types... -
Coronavirus in Wuhan: A Nurse’s Story on Getting Sick, Quarantine, and a Friend’s Death
"At first I didn't know anyone personally who had died," she says. "Now I don't... -
9 Coronavirus Symptoms Everyone Should Watch for
Scientists are starting to understand the symptoms of the new coronavirus. Here's what you need... -
9 Coronavirus Myths You Should Stop Believing
Learn to separate fact from fiction when it comes COVID-19. We asked medical experts about... -
What SARS, MERS, and Covid-19 Have in Common
The new coronavirus is the third to have jumped from animals to humans in the 21...
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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... -
Coronavirus and Travel: What This Woman Packed for the Covid-19 Outbreak
Vaccinations and first aid kit? Check. But what about protection from Covid-19 and the coronavirus?... -
Coronavirus Face Masks: 9 Things Doctors Need You to Know
If you think face masks will protect you against coronavirus, think again. Here's what doctors... -
7 Things That Can Happen If You Don’t Wash Your Hands
Handwashing is a simple act that you (hopefully!) do many times a day, but it's... -
11 Things You Didn’t Know Were Contagious
Germs aren't the only things you have to worry about "catching." -
This Man Thought He Had the Flu. Months Later, He Could Barely Eat or Talk.
He was incredibly lucky to find a doctor who had seen his condition before. -
13 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... -
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...
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13 Surprising Things Most People Don’t Know About HIV and AIDS
Thankfully, AIDS in the 21st century is nothing like it was in the decade that... -
9 Ways to Protect Yourself Against the Next Viral Outbreak
With all the news about weird, scary, and even deadly illnesses, now is the time... -
8 Places You Should Never, Ever Touch in Public Bathrooms
Yuck! You’ll want to hold it until you get home after reading this. -
These 9 Diseases Are the Most Deadly in the World
You might be surprised by a few diseases on this list from the World Health Organization.