There are many ways you can reduce your risk of developing emphysema, such as avoiding smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, exercising regularly, and preventing respiratory infections. Emphysema ...

When we talk about nail care, we’re usually thinking about the latest nail art trends, fresh chrome finishes or scheduling ...

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are a common, albeit irritating, infection. A News 9 viewer says they want to know how to prevent recurrent UTIs, and Dr. Lacy Anderson has the answer. Anderson says ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. It's been more than 10 years since the 2014 Ebola epidemic, when the often-fatal viral infection ...

This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. Infections — both viral and bacterial — are common, especially in your eyes. Iowa Eye Center’s Dr.

At least two cases of listeria have been linked to ice cream in the Baltimore metro area, prompting health and safety concerns. Listeria is a bacterium that can contaminate food and cause serious, ...

Expert shares that mild irritation may settle with clean water rinsing and lubricating eye drops. If symptoms continue, an eye doctor may prescribe antibiotic or antiviral drops. Self-medication with ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, or kidneys. Women are particularly susceptible because their ...

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) can put you at a high risk for an infection, especially during the first year after diagnosis. This is partly because both the disease itself and the treatments for MCL can ...

SAN ANTONIO – In the wake of recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country, health experts are sounding the alarm on the hidden dangers of infections and injuries from contaminated floodwaters. Dr. Lee ...