Yes, you can get syphilis of the eye—professor of ophthalmology explainsOcular syphilis has been described as the great imitator. It can manifest in a multitude of ways and as such the diagnosis can be missed. When immune cells become overactive, your immune system itself can cause diseaseMany social media posts push supplements and other life hacks that ‘boost your immune system’ to keep you healthy and fend off illness. But is that really better? Long COVID in kids: What do we know so far? Kids can experience similar symptoms to adults suffering from long-COVID—but they often manifest differently in children. IV vitamin C does not help hospitalized COVID patients In fact, it may make things worse. Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say The highly infectious disease triggered epidemics in 37 countries last year, versus 22 countries in 2021. First vaccine for chikungunya gets fast-track approval in the U.S. But studies continue to determine risks of adverse reactions. U.K. experts recommend chickenpox shot for kids for the first time, decades after other countries British experts have previously estimated there are more than 650,000 cases of chickenpox in England and Wales. Much ado in the world of Lyme vaccine development Three different approaches in the pipeline. B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds Dr. Bonnie Henry said while avian flu doesn’t transmit easily from birds to humans, infections are possible—creating a risk the virus will mutate into a more dangerous form. Face mask use reduces SARS-CoV-2 transmission in community settings Use of face masks in the community will be an important component of an effective response to any future respiratory threats. First Previous 12 13 14 15 16 Next Last