Diseases & Conditions Archive

We think of measles as a minor viral infection in children that goes away without complications, but it can have complications, and they can be serious or even fatal. Here's how to protect yourself, your circle, and your community - and why you should.

Can you please explain what sepsis is? What happens in the body to make it fatal?

New research suggests that people who are hospitalized in an intensive care unit are far less likely to develop pneumonia if their teeth are brushed twice daily. They also need ventilators for less time, are able to leave the ICU more quickly, and are less likely to die in the ICU.

Until recently, many people with asthma used a medicine called Flovent. It has been discontinued by its manufacturer, leaving users with questions about what to substitute and which medicines their insurance will cover.

Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or other sound in the ears. Age-related hearing loss is the most common cause of tinnitus, which can also be triggered or worsened by exposure to loud noises, medications, ear infections, head injuries, high blood pressure, and declining estrogen.

A 2023 study suggests that eating more red meat-about a one additional serving each day-is linked to a higher risk of developing diabetes than those who eat less.

In a 2023 study, people who engaged in regular strength training were less likely than those who didn't to develop knee pain and knee osteoarthritis as they approached their senior years.