When we typically think of catching an illness from kids, it tends to revolve around the usual yucks: colds, the flu and maybe a stomach bug. But other more serious illnesses that are frequent in kids can affect adults, too. One of those is hand, foot and mouth disease, a viral infection that’s very contagious…
If you’re hoping to get pregnant, you may have heard rumors that getting the COVID-19 vaccine can cause infertility. Let’s debunk that myth right up front: No credible scientific evidence shows the COVID-19 vaccine has a negative impact on fertility. “COVID-19 vaccination does not decrease female fertility,” confirms Ob/Gyn and reproductive infectious disease specialist Oluwatosin Goje,…
Millions of meals served around the world every year offer an unwanted extra — salmonella, a nasty bacteria that can lead to an unpleasant (and sometimes even deadly) form of food poisoning. The good news? Avoiding the illness and resulting days of gastric distress often comes down to taking just a few simple precautions. Infectious…
Traveling right now might require a more detailed and cautious approach, but it can still be done while minimizing the risks of being exposed to variants of COVID-19. We spoke with pulmonary and critical care physician Joseph Khabbaza, MD, about the subject. Keep reading to find out what he has to say and get some tips…