The West Bengal government has issued vital guidelines for the treatment of Nipah virus infection, focusing on early ...

The CDC first recommended annual flu shots for all children 6 months and older in 2008, when it expanded the recommendation ...

According to the guidelines, all suspected Nipah cases must be immediately isolated and managed in designated healthcare ...

People who persistently carry Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in their nose have fewer species of other bacteria, while certain bacteria may help to prevent S. aureus colonization. These are the ...

A multicomponent intervention reduced risk of maternal infection-related adverse outcomes in facilities in Malawi and Uganda. WHO has guidelines for hand hygiene and maternal infection treatment, but ...

As misinformation about women's health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

A group of healthcare societies has issued updated infection control guidance for nursing homes, marking the guideline’s first update in 17 years. The guidance was published Oct. 28 in Infection ...

Health officials often race to contain listeria outbreaks. While listeria infections are rare, the illness can cause serious, life-threatening symptoms. Here’s what experts need you to know, including ...

A new study shows children and young people face long-lasting and higher risks of rare heart and inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or without an infection.

A study published Oct. 30 by the American Heart Association found that people have an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke following flu and COVID-19 infection. Researchers reviewed 155 previous ...