illness

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family around the dinner table. No one wants to cause their family or friends to get sick from a foodborne illness on this holiday or any other occasion. The Centers for Disease…

Crowd gathers during China's Lunar New Year celebrations.Nurphoto | Getty ImagesChinese authorities reportedly called for vigilance Friday as a spike in respiratory illness continues to pile pressure on health care facilities in the north…

The sequence of events is where I’m unclear. I ran down the hallway. My mother’s bedroom door was cracked an inch. She wouldn’t have wanted me to look. But I did. Of course I did. One eye, peering through the crack. Was it betrayal? Or an…

Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multisymptom health condition affecting one-third of all veterans who served in the 1991 Gulf War, most of whom remain afflicted more than 30 years later. Common symptoms include fatigue, headaches,…

Sue Benzuly, RN WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When people think about Alzheimer's disease, they usually associate it with seniors who have had a long and fulfilling life.Sadly,…

Kids can be affected by rare Alzheimer's-like illnessWhen people think about Alzheimer's disease, they usually associate it with seniors who have had a long and fulfilling life.Sadly, two rare conditions that…

Cara Murez SATURDAY, June 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Heat illness can be deadly, so it’s essential to recognize the warning signs and know what to do as the summer season gets into gear.“Heat…

Does your kid need a break from smartphones?Summer vacation has begun for some families and screen use may already feel like too much.A psychiatrist from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for…

Elana Gotkine MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Foodborne illness outbreaks most commonly involve norovirus, according to research published in the June 2 issue of the U.S. Centers for…

But in her 20s, Ruby’s periods became so painful and drawn-out that it was hard for her to hold down a job. She felt horribly guilty about letting down people at work, as well as her friends, whom she often didn’t have the energy to see.…