Illness
CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report
US cyclosporiasis cases have reached record levels this year, with the current epidemic among the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent US history.
US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
UN reports nearly 9,300 chickenpox cases amid overcrowding in Gaza
FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive
Israeli infected with Dengue fever after trip abroad
The Dengue virus is spread through the bite of female Asian tiger mosquitos. The virus does not spread directly between humans.
Live parasitic worm extracted from 64-year-old woman's brain
While scientists are familiar with parasites in humans, a worm so large had never before been seen in a human.
Craving something sweet? These 6 spices reduce the desire for sugar
These are some of the most well-known and popular spices that are known to help decrease the desire for sugar - and they also have other effects on your body.
Can children recognize sick people's faces? - study
A new American-Chinese study serves as a first step in teaching children how to use faces to decide whether it is safe to interact with others
How do children recover easily from common colds during the first three years of life?
The study found that BALT starts to decline around age four or five and is replaced by memory T cells.
Norway, Finland battle rapid spread of bird flu
More than 10,000 dead birds were collected in Finnmark county, according to Norwegian officials.
Fragments of Beethoven’s skull returned to Austrian university
In 1863, Kaufmann’s great uncle, Franz Romeo Seligmann, had been a Viennese physician, medical historian and anthropologist who was among those involved in the 863 reburial of Beethoven's body.
Community Contribution: Shufersal's "100 Wishes" Campaign for Make-A-Wish
Travel troubles: How to avoid getting sick on your next vacation
From sitting on the plane to using the hotel towels - here are some things you should do to avoid catching diseases on your next trip.
Madonna postpones tour after severe health emergency
The star reportedly pushed through symptoms to keep rehearsing for her upcoming performances.
