infections
4 surprising things that could be to blame for your UTI — including what you eat
While UTIs often occur due to sexual activity or hygiene, there are four surprising things that could be to blame for a UTI — including one that's lurking in your...
Alarming study ranks states most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse — and its not good for New York
Beware the Big Apple-pocalypse.
5 subtle signs you're aging well — and red flags you shouldn't dismiss
We used to think of successful aging as simply avoiding disease — that concept has evolved over the years to a broader, more holistic view that includes physical, mental, emotional...
All of the health challenges Dolly Parton has endured
“I ain’t dead yet!” the country music legend recently assured fans.
Celeb-backed wellness craze can be harmful to health: 'There's a real danger to consumers'
These businesses are operating “almost completely without evidence,” said Dr. Peter Lurie, president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest and co-author of the study.
Grotesque 'bluetoothing' trend alarms experts as blood-swapping drug users risk HIV to get high
Medical professionals say they are being “smashed, left right and center” by the surge in HIV cases.
What is Stratus? Inside the cough that New Yorkers can't seem to shake
"[It] may explain the ongoing upper respiratory symptoms," Dr. Andrew Handel told The Post.
'Healthy' man has both legs amputated days before 21st birthday after sepsis diagnosis
A "fit and healthy" young man was forced to have both of his legs amputated just days before his 21st birthday - after his flu-like symptoms turned out to be...
Hidden infection kills millions of kids every year — parents need to look for these symptoms
Sepsis among children is a very difficult and elusive problem for physicians to diagnose and treat, with almost 10% of cases being missed in the emergency room.
One surprising factor hikes your risk of a deadly 'superbug' infection
As "nightmare bacteria" evolve and become more drug-resistant, going into a hospital will be an increasingly dangerous prospect — unless our health care system cleans itself up.
A stick of gum could soon detect the flu — here's how it works
The flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths each year in the US.
'Nightmare' drug-resistant bacteria cases are rising in US: 'Grave danger'
Cases of patients infected with the gnarly bacteria rose an alarming 70% between 2019 and 2023.
What to know about Dolly Parton's health challenges as legend's sister asks for prayers
Parton, 79, recently postponed her first Las Vegas residency in more than 30 years.
This deadly brain disorder can develop a decade after you get the measles — and it just killed a child
Measles is a respiratory disease that spreads easily from person to person.
Do babies really need the hepatitis B vaccine? What we know as RFK Jr. moves to delay shots for kids
Over 296 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B, making it the most common liver infection in the world.
COVID and the flu can trigger dormant cancer cells in your lungs: study
“Dormant cancer cells are like the embers left in an abandoned campfire, and respiratory viruses are like a strong wind that reignites the flames,” explained one author of the study.
Deadly 'kissing bug' parasite is now in 32 US states — and you might not even know you have it
A kiss might steal your heart — but this one could stop it.
Hailey Bieber's potentially fatal birth complication is becoming more common — the warning signs, including a 'turtle' clue
Hailey Bieber, 28, recently recalled her "scary" experience with "really bad" bleeding after giving birth last year.
These super common over-the-counter meds are fueling antibiotic resistance: study
Antibiotic-resistant infections contribute to an estimated 4.95 million deaths worldwide each year.