Diane Keaton's pneumonia death highlights how bacterial and viral lung infections can be life-threatening, especially for ...
While it wasn't clear whether Keaton had any underlying conditions, doctors say "perfectly healthy" people can die from ...
Viral and bacterial infections are the main causes of fever, though there are many other possible reasons. Here's what you ...
Despite their frequency, many people misunderstand what a fever means, when it’s dangerous and how best to manage it. Here’s ...
Medical experts say vaccination is the best prevention method for hepatitis B, a liver infection that can be acute or chronic ...
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, means that bacteria have entered the urinary system and spread somewhere from the urethra to the bladder or even up to the kidneys. Symptoms usually include pain ...
As a general rule, most people want to avoid viruses, which are at the root of illnesses like colds, the flu, chickenpox and many a stomach bug. But what about a virus that doesn’t make people ...