infectious diseases

Thousands Of Patients Warned Of Potential HIV, Hepatitis Exposure

Patients who were treated at HealthPlus Surgery Center in New Jersey have been notified following infection control breaches.
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The HIV Epidemic Won’t End Until We Address Health Disparities In Communities Of Color

On the eve of World AIDS Day, hundreds of HIV organizations released a federal action roadmap to end the epidemic by 2025.
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Flu Killed 80,000 People In The U.S. Last Winter: CDC

It was the disease’s highest death toll in at least four decades.
By Mike Stobbe, AP

What To Say When Someone Says They Have HIV

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Yes, You Can Get An STI From Oral Sex

Experts break down your risk for an infection.
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5 Films About The AIDS Crisis That Are Crucial And Heartbreaking

In honor of HIV Long-Term Survivors Day, we look at some of cinema's most important depictions of the AIDS crisis.
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Nipah Virus Outbreak: Death Toll Rises In India As Brain-Damaging Disease Spreads

As the rare virus claims more lives in the Indian state of Kerala, concerns have been raised about the potential of Nipah to become a global health emergency.
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Opinion | We Can Cure Tuberculosis If World Leaders Step Up

It is my hope that on World TB Day, all who care about ending the disease will demand that their leaders act.
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The Flu Shot Doesn’t Live Up To Expectations — And That Keeps Many People Away

But it’s still the best protection we have.
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8 Flu Myths Parents Can Stop Believing Right Now

Flu season is never pleasant, but believing these fallacies make it that much worse.
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