Can Kissing Really Cause Mono?
Teenagers call it the kissing disease. Doctors call it infectious mononucleosis, or mono for short. Does mono really spread through kissing?
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Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Hepatitis B virus is the most important virus that affects the liver. It is the only hepatitis virus that belongs to the DNA family. Hepatitis B is …
Continue ReadingAdrenal Gland Dysfunction: Symptoms of Addison's Disease and Treatment Options
If you hear the diagnosis of Addison’s disease you may not know it’s connected to an adrenal gland dysfunction. This rare condition can …
Continue ReadingRare Disease Information: What are the Symptoms of Morgellons Disease?
When you hear the name Morgellons disease, you may be wondering, what is Morgellons disease and what are the symptoms of Morgellons disease? …
Continue ReadingLive-Virus Vaccine: The Future of the Flu Shot
We examine the new FluMist vaccine that is currently undergoing military trials - are you ready for the future of the flu shot? Read on for more …
Continue ReadingSkin Fungal Infections: What are the Forms and Causes of Ringworm?
The forms of ringworm are caused by skin fungal infections that can affects all areas of the skin. It’s important to know the causes of ringworm …
Continue ReadingLearn the Symptoms of Valley Fever and Valley Fever Treatment
Valley fever is a fungal infection which affects the lungs. The symptoms of valley fever resemble cold and flu symptoms, making it difficult to …
Continue ReadingSymptoms of MRSA
MRSA is a superbug, frightening because it is resistant to common antibiotics. Signs and symptoms of MRSA vary depending on the type of infection. …
Continue ReadingTreatment of MRSA Infections
MRSA is a dangerous bacterium that cannot be killed by standard antibiotics. Learn how MRSA infections are treated, both to kill the bacteria and to …
Continue ReadingDrug-Resistant Staph Infection: How to Protect Yourself
What is your risk for a drug-resistant staph infection? Learn how to prevent a deadly infection with drug-resistant MRSA.
Continue ReadingStaph Infection Treatment: Common Types of Staph Infections & Their Treatments
Staph infection treatment may be conservative or aggressive, depending on the severity of the infection. Find out more about how staph infections are …
Continue ReadingWhere Did Superbugs Come From? How Infections Become Resistant to Antibiotics
Superbugs are bacteria that are immune to antibiotics. Get the facts on the origins of superbugs, a frightening public health hazard.
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