The flu is contagious until your temperature has returned to normal and you've been without a fever for at least 24 hours.

Strep throat is a contagious illness that is characterized by a fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and red spots on the ...

It's important to get new sores in the genital area checked right away: it's easier to diagnose problems when they can be seen, and if your initial outbreak is treated early, you're less likely to get ...

Shingles can be hard to diagnose, especially if you’re younger—in part because people don’t expect younger adults to get it. That said, being told you have the viral infection and not a random rash ...

Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

This has been one of the worst flu seasons in many years. Recently, infectious specialist “Dr. M” called my office from NYU Langone Health and asked that I discuss the risks to co-workers when someone ...

We’re all familiar with the common fibs people tell — “It’s in the mail,” “I only had one” and “No, I haven’t had Botox, I’m just really relaxed.” But this time of year, the one that really gets me is ...