Pope Francis Is Ill With Double Pneumonia. What Does That Mean?
What does Pope Francis having "double pneumonia" mean? What should you look for in the elderly? How can you avoid getting ...
Norovirus Cases Are Surging. These Are The Most Common Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now.
“This year seems to be a banner year for norovirus occurring — there’s a lot of cases being reported,” said Dr. Michael Sweat ...
Is another pandemic just around the corner? Chinese scientists discover a new bat coronavirus that can infect humans
Chinese researchers have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which binds to the same receptor as the COVID-19 virus ...
Covid-like bat virus found at China's Wuhan lab. What is HKU5-CoV-2? Does it infect humans?
Researchers at Wuhan lab discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which shares entry pathways with SARS-CoV-2 but poses ...
5 common skin rashes that can be caused by COVID, according to dermatologists
We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...
Flu tracker says Mississippi is having the most flu activity in US. What you should know
One flu activity tracker said Mississippi was No. 1 in the country for influenza activity last week. What you need to know about flu symptoms, shots ...
Tuberculosis is on the rise again. We can fight it — if we try
Indeed, the pathogen seems like ancient history — but as recent developments indicate, tuberculosis isn’t done with us yet.
Do I have a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV? Signs and symptoms of each this winter
Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, highly contagious illness that often causes mild upper respiratory symptoms, akin to a cold. In babies, particularly those with tiny airways, RSV can cause the ...
‘Everybody is getting sick.’ Flu is on the rise in Florida — and here’s what doctors say
Norovirus is commonly referred to as the stomach flu, stomach bug or as the “cruise ship virus” because it’s often the cause ...
Why you should be worried about the lingering cough that won't go away - as our experts reveal the steps you must take
Identifying the cause of a chronic cough can be life-saving. Here we talk to five people with very different reasons for ...
How do I know if I have covid or the flu? Answering your questions.
You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate medical and public health challenges. Click here to ...
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New Five-Type Index Provides Doctors Guide for Long COVID
The new five-type index, developed by federal researchers with the National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER COVID Initiative, ...