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09/03/2025

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travel to many countries. How long will your yellow fever vaccination card permit you for travel?

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to many countries and is often proven using the 'yellow card', but does this card expire? Learn more.

09/01/2025

Parents should avoid anti-inflammatory medications. Ibuprofen and other similar medications can cause serious side effects for chickenpox infections.

Parents should avoid anti-inflammatory medications. Ibuprofen and other similar medications can cause serious side-effects for chickenpox infections.

08/29/2025

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world continue to face the harmful effects of Long COVID. While new research brings hope, it also highlights the importance of ongoing studies, care, and support to assist recovery.

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world continue to face the harmful effects of Long COVID. While new research brings hope, it also highlights the importance of ongoing studies, care, and…

08/27/2025

Valley fever cases are rising across the U.S., driven by climate change. Early diagnosis, prevention, and vaccine development remain critical to stopping its spread.

08/25/2025

Not moving enough raises your risk of death, heart problems, and mental health issues. A new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that daily walking can add up to 11 years to one's life.

Not moving enough raises your risk of death, heart problems, and mental health issues. A new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that daily walking can add up to 11 years to one's…

08/20/2025

E. coli and Salmonella: Understanding these bacteria and how to stay safe.

E. coli and salmonella are both foodborne infections that can cause serious symptoms. But, how are these two infections different and what does it mean for you?

08/18/2025

Declining vaccination rates in the U.S. threaten public health across all ages. Diseases like measles, mumps, and polio could advance without strong vaccination policies.

08/13/2025

Whooping cough is a serious and preventable disease, yet cases continue to rise. Vaccination remains the best defense, protecting individuals and communities alike.

08/11/2025

Due to climate change, dengue fever is the world's fastest-spreading mosquito-borne virus. Cooperation between nations is crucial to curb its spread.

08/08/2025

The “viral factories” Ebola uses to reproduce in the human body are now better understood. This breakthrough may hold the key to new treatments and could one day help eliminate the virus.