Some types of meningitis are contagious. You can get it from respiratory droplets in close contact with someone. Learn about ...

Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick—also called a deer tick—is a risk during spring, summer, ...

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Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

There’s no medication for norovirus. Instead, you’ll need to rehydrate as much as possible with water and other liquids. Seek ...

Incidents of rabbit fever increased 56% from 2011 to 2022 in the United States, as per Centres for Disease Control and ...