People who caught the flu were up to six times more likely to have a heart attack in the month after the infection.

With hand, foot, and mouth disease, or HFMD, spreading through certain parts of the country, there are certain symptoms to look for and ways to treat the illness.

Viral infections are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and stroke.

In the weeks following a bout of influenza or COVID, the risk of heart attack or stroke may rise dramatically, and chronic ...

An annual conference about infectious diseases is seeing a dramatic attendance decline, in part because Centers for Disease ...

The world’s deadliest infectious disease urgently requires new and effective antibiotics. Researchers have created a promising new compound that may mark a major step forward in the global effort to ...

Monkeys believed to be on the loose in Mississippi after a vehicle accident are not carrying diseases, contrary to earlier ...

This fall, with measles cases still spreading, there’s an additional challenge on top of the usual viral threat posed by COVID-19, RSV, influenza and the common cold. Here is the latest medical advice ...

We often encounter patients taking multiple medications, which complicates choosing safe and effective antimicrobial ...