Diseases spread through saliva include mononucleosis, strep throat, rotavirus, and even tooth decay. Many diseases can be spread through saliva alone, including viral and bacterial infections. Our ...

Brits are being reminded of the five main symptoms of Mpox after another case of a deadly variant was detected in the UK. The new case of Clade 1b Mpox was detected in East Sussex in a person who ...

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ARUSHA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s president said Monday that one sample from a remote part of northern Tanzania tested positive for Marburg disease, a highly infectious virus which can be ...

With just hours left in office, President Joe Biden has issued a preemptive pardon for Anthony Fauci, America's top infectious disease expert. For nearly four decades, Fauci directed the National ...

CNN: What can be done to prevent these chronic diseases? Wen: The same lifestyle changes that people with the diseases should implement are also the best preventive measures for people who want to ...

Diseases rely on living organisms to survive and move between hosts via various contamination methods, such as airborne, contact, and liquid. Stopping infections might seem impossible, but it is ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. It can include ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease. Both ...

The study leaders share their findings and what makes them compelling and meaningful. Video: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard At a glance: Study explains long-standing question of why Huntington’s ...

Many diseases fall under the umbrella of being either organic or functional. The terms may not only be applied to physiological conditions (related to the body) but also to mental health conditions.