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An outbreak of an Ebola virus in central Africa has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the ...

Nearly all children will be infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by age two. Symptoms can resemble those of a common cold. However, RSV can be life-threatening. Trouble breathing or ...

With tick season in full force, here are the most common diseases they spread in the U.S., where they most commonly occur and ...

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the United States, scientists are monitoring the spread of a new variant called LB.1. The highly contagious omicron subvariant, along with the fast-growing ...

That can mean tucking pants into socks, wearing long sleeves and choosing light-colored clothing so ticks are easier to spot. A lint roller can remove tiny, hard-to-see nymphs. Repellents are also ...

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Low blood pressure is dangerous when it drops below 90/60 mm Hg and causes symptoms. Signs of dangerous low blood pressure include feeling lightheaded, fainting, and having a fast or slow heartbeat.

Low blood pressure may cause no symptoms, but the presence of symptoms necessitates medical attention. Possible symptoms can include dizziness, fainting, fatigue, confusion, nausea, blurry vision, ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major yet under-discussed public health concern worldwide, largely because their early symptoms are often subtle, painless and easy to ignore. According ...