CDC: Three People Have Died From Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in New Outbreak
A total of five people have been diagnosed with the illness, and all have recently been in Baja California, Mexico
Histologic Inflammation With IBD Tied to Serious Infections
Authors say achieving histologic remission for both Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis may reduce the risk for serious infections
CDC: Number of Cantaloupe-Related Salmonella Cases Has Doubled
Known cases now total 230, with many severe enough to cause hospitalization and even death
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices
New Drug May Be Effective for Contact Lens Infection
Polihexanide + propamidine safe, effective against Acanthamoeba keratitis infection
One in Seven Adults Report Experiencing Long COVID
Associations seen between long COVID and negative affect, as well as physical mobility and cognitive issues
Amid Salmonella Outbreak, Consumers Should Avoid Unknown Brands of Cantaloupe
Eighteen more illnesses have been reported since Nov. 24, and the list of stores that sold recalled products has grown
Mortality Increased for Infants, Under 5s With HIV Receiving Antiretrovirals
Higher proportion of children aged younger than 5 years living with HIV experience interruptions in treatment
Doxycycline Tied to Lower Risk for C. Difficile in Pneumonia Patients
Incidence of C. difficile infection reduced by 45 percent with doxycycline among patients with prior history of CDI
CDC: 2021 to 2022 Saw Increase in U.S. Life Expectancy
Increase in life expectancy seen for males and females and for American Indian and Alaska Native, Hispanic, Black, Asian, White populations
