Disease

Coverage of infectious and chronic diseases — their causes, mechanisms, epidemiology, prevention strategies, and the latest science on how the body fights back.

The ABCs of Hepatitis: What Do the Letters Mean?

The ABCs of Hepatitis: What Do the Letters Mean?

As if we didn't have enough problems, for example, a particularly nasty strain of influenza going around, another infection which is normally

CWD: Is 'Mad Cow Disease' in Deer a Threat to Humans?

CWD: Is 'Mad Cow Disease' in Deer a Threat to Humans?

New cases of CWD, chronic wasting disease, have been detected in deer in Missouri and

CTE Research on Combat Vets, 'Invisibly' Injured by Bomb Blasts

CTE Research on Combat Vets, 'Invisibly' Injured by Bomb Blasts

Of late, the important topic of traumatic brain injuries has centered around football players and other concussion-prone athletes.

Severe Obesity Prevalence Among Poor Kids Down Slightly

Severe Obesity Prevalence Among Poor Kids Down Slightly

Back in 2012, we noted the good news that the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity in children served by federal food assistance programs had diminished.

Self-Exam Avoidance Linked to Breast-Size Issues, British Study Finds

Critical self-perception plays a significant role in why women choose not to engage in breast self-examinations, an essential tool in breast cancer prevention.

Eating Fiber Might Help Prevent Osteoporosis

Eating Fiber Might Help Prevent Osteoporosis

Mention osteoporosis-preventing nutrients and most people will think of calcium and vitamin D, even though my colleague Dr.

Food Additive May Be Worsening Clostridium Difficile Epidemic

Food Additive May Be Worsening Clostridium Difficile Epidemic

Clostridium difficile is a bacterium that causes a life-threatening infection.

Viruses May Help in the Fight Against Hard-to-Treat Cancers

Viruses May Help in the Fight Against Hard-to-Treat Cancers

Advancements in cancer treatments are neither frequent nor easy to acheive.

'Video Gaming Disorder' Is Just Like 'Dinosaur Obsession Disorder'

'Video Gaming Disorder' Is Just Like 'Dinosaur Obsession Disorder'

Some kids really get into dinosaurs.

What to Do About Accidentally Finding Cancer

What to Do About Accidentally Finding Cancer

Cancer is a tough word to hear as a patient, and “mass” (my physician way of hedging my bet until I have proof) isn’t much better.

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