Dr. Fauci reveals his "next worst nightmare"
During the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci was one of the lead members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force under Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Cucumber recall update as salmonella outbreak linked to untreated water
"Salmonella found in the water used by Bedner Growers is a match to a strain of Salmonella Braenderup that is causing some of the illnesses," the FDA said.
What is STSS? "Flesh-eating" bacteria's disease cases surge in Japan
Even with treatment, STSS can be deadly, with as many as 30 percent of patients dying after contracting the infection.
Rare fungal STI outbreak in US: Symptoms to look out for
The infection may result in abscesses and scarring if left untreated, doctors are warning.
Disease from parasite in US water supply might finally be treatable
Scientists have figured out how cryptosporidium parasites become male or female, which may help develop drugs that stop them reproducing.
American baffled as "insect bite" from 2018 vacation is only getting worse
The mom from California has visited several doctors and had multiple biopsies, but six years later nobody has been able to give her a definitive diagnosis.
COVID face masks didn't stop infections after first Omicron wave—report
"After the first wave of Omicron, there was no significant difference in people always wearing a mask from those never wearing them," experts told Newsweek.
New herpes study reveals 'significant' information
"Our findings demonstrate how alphaherpesviruses, such as HSV-1, evolved to become highly efficient at invading the nervous system," researcher DongHo Kim said.
Ex-health official sounds alarm on "superbugs" becoming worse than COVID
Superbugs are resistant to drugs like antibiotics, making the infection more deadly and harder to treat.
Your underwear might be causing serious infections, gynecologist warns
The common underwear has already been banned in several countries because of health and hygiene concerns.
Foodborne bacteria have "vampiric" lust for blood
The discovery provides useful insights for the development of future treatments against blood infections and sepsis.
Monkey bite gives man rare virus
Only 50 people caught this rare virus between 1932 and 2019, according to the CDC, 21 of whom died.
Pet owners warned to watch for concerning behavior
The FDA said that it has received at least one report of adverse effects among an animal after it was given recalled eyedrops.
Your tattoo may contain ingredients you didn't know about
Out of 54 common U.S. tattoo inks, more than 80 percent contained ingredients that were not on the label, scientists warn.
Doctor debunks accepted cold and flu symptom as 'misconception'
This common myth could stop patients seeking out appropriate treatment for their condition.
Scientists warn 1-in-3 kids with meningitis suffer permanent brain damage
Bacterial meningitis affects roughly 3,000 people every year in the U.S., many of whom are children.
What are COVID JN.1 variant symptoms? CDC weighs in
There are currently no indications that the new strain of the virus causes novel symptoms, which are determined more by the infected person's health.
COVID map shows where cases are highest across US
Four states showed the highest rate of positive tests in the country in the week ended December 16.
Cold viruses "may never be the same again"
Disruption caused by COVID lockdowns may have made winter bugs less predictable, with significant consequences for public health.
Dreaded root canals may soon become thing of the past, say dentists
A special type of molecule could be used to regenerate infected pulp within a tooth, reducing the need to drill into it and fill it.
Microbiologists reveal unseen consequences of getting your ears pierced
Conditions inside a newly pierced ear provide a moist, warm breeding ground for many species of bacteria, some of which can cause serious infections.
Man suffers spider bite to the leg, but his cat sensed the infection first
Lunai was very drawn to her owner's right leg for reasons that were initially unclear.
Could COVID be behind the pink-eye epidemic?
"Conjunctivitis is a known symptom of COVID," Paul R. Hunter, a professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia, told Newsweek.
Pink-eye epidemic impacts hundreds of thousands of people
Nearly 400,000 people across Pakistan have been infected so far this year, with over 10,000 cases being reported in a 24-hour period several days last week.
Looking in someone's eyes can reveal if they have an STI
Dr. Catherine Heyman told Newsweek: "Chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause conjunctivitis, leading to redness, itchiness, and discharge."
Woman reveals how she caught brain parasite from her cats
"I have also had a lot of opposition from people telling me to get rid of the cats as well," Shelby Wardlaw told Newsweek.
Highly contagious cat virus outbreak forces pet shelter closure
Feline panleukopenia "can live in environments for months," an animal shelter in Ohio said in a Facebook post about the outbreak of the deadly virus.
Infectious disease found in dogs has begun spreading to humans
"As of July 2023, 2 laboratory-confirmed cases of B. canis human infection have been identified in the UK," a government report states.
Why you should never let your dog drink from a puddle
Veterinarian explains why puddle waters will make your dog sick.
Cosmetic surgery patient left with rotting skin to get $13M
The diabetic patient was left with severe scarring after her plastic surgery wounds became infected, which her surgeon had not warned her about.