Taking the kids to the splash pad or public pool? Children are not the only ones swimming in that water; there’s also a plethora of microorganisms, some of which can make you quite sick. That fact is ...

Wrong, say dermatologists, who argue that people don’t wash their towels often enough. Here, experts break down how ...

State and national health officials are encouraging people to take caution as the number of emergency room visits for tick bites spikes.

State and national health officials are encouraging people to take caution as the number of emergency room visits for tick bites spikes.

State and national health officials are encouraging people to take caution as the number of emergency room visits for tick bites spikes.

A rare, but painful skin condition called Ritter's disease has sent several children to WakeMed Hospital this year. Doctors note it can produce redness all over the body and cause itching and ...

When symptoms require immediate attention Fever accompanying ear symptoms is a red flag that suggests your body is fighting a significant infection.

Anyone planning to visit their local pond or beach on Friday might want to check first, as over two dozen Massachusetts beaches are currently closed.

Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," can have horrifying and even fatal effects on humans. Symptoms, how to avoid it.

Vibrio vulnificus, often called "flesh-eating bacteria," is a dangerous bacterial infection found in raw seafood, saltwater, and brackish water. The infection can cause necrotizing fasciitis, rapidly ...