Symptoms
Cyberchondriacs? Actually, Googling Their Symptoms Helps Patients
Internet-addled consumers diagnosing headaches as brain tumors or freckles as skin cancer are a joke as old as the internet itself— but those who consult "Dr. Google" often end up better off.
Girl Bleeds to Death after Contracting Fungal Infection from Mold Spores
Undiagnosed diabetes made the schoolgirl more vulnerable to the infection.
Woman Steams Her Vagina to Treat Prolapse, Gets Second Degree Burns
Experts stress this part of the body is able to clean itself, and "v-steaming" can increase the risk of infection.
More Younger Adults Being Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer, Scientists Warn
Rates of colorectal cancer have been rising since the 1970s.
California Woman Almost Loses Part of Leg to 'Flesh-eating Bacteria'
Noelle Guastucci said it felt like someone had poured acid on her foot.
'Bundles' of Live Worms Found Inside Boy's Stomach
Giant roundworm is the most common parasite in the world and can cause sufferers to cough as the worms move inside their body.
Eating the Right Food to Boost Gut Bacteria Could Ease Symptoms of Anxiety
Scientists looked at studies on diets, including the low FODMAP diet.
Netflix's 'This Is Dementia' Scientist Explains 'Most Horrible of Diseases'
"It's sad, but most people can't even tell you what the word 'dementia' means," said Dr. John DenBoer.
Fears Fungus Superbug Candida Auris Could Spread to 13th State
More than 600 cases of the infection, which can be fatal if it gets into the bloodstream, have been reported.
Untreatable Lyme Disease Could Hit 2 Million Americans
The symptoms of post-treatment Lyme disease can derail normal life, scientists say.
Falling for Scams Could Be Sign of Alzheimer's Disease
"This problem has the same urgency as opioids and gun violence," said a doctor whose patient was tricked into giving up most of his life savings.
Where Have Measles Cases Been Reported in 2019?
So far this year, 387 cases of the disease have been reported across the country.
Doctor Won't Let Anti-Vax Kids in His Office
Dr. Albert Karam of Texas told Newsweek that banning unvaccinated patients from his office was an act of duty to the vulnerable children he treats.
Measles Outbreak 2019: Symptoms, How It Spreads
Of the 34 cases of measles confirmed in Washington state, 30 individuals had not been vaccinated against the disease.
Is There a Test for the Flu? Symptoms, What to Know
The flu is easy to give to others and some people stay contagious for more than a week.
Scans Suggest OCD Brains Have 'Inefficient' Links
Scientists studied the brains of almost 500 patients with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Woman Gets 'Black Hairy Tongue' After Car Crash
55-year-old woman developed condition through a reaction to antibiotics.
China Culls 38,000 Pigs as Swine Fever Spreads East
The highly contagious virus has continued to spread.
Multiple Guards and Inmates Develop Overdose Symptoms
At least 24 staff members and inmates have been exposed to an unknown substance at an Ohio correctional facility.
West Nile Virus Map, Cases by State
The deadliest year for West Nile virus so far in the U.S. was 2012, with almost 300 deaths.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Symptoms to Watch For
The red dots that blister on the skin are an easy-to-spot symptom.
Is Googling Symptoms a Bad Idea?
More than one-third of patients consulted the internet before coming to the emergency room.
Florida Scientists Test Machine to Fight Toxic Red Tide
Scientists in Sarasota developed a new machine called an Ozone Treatment System that can remove toxins from water.
Measles Outbreak Spreads Across 21 States
The measles vaccine has led to 99 percent fewer measles cases, but the majority of patients in the current outbreak were unvaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What Is Neonatal Herpes? Common Virus Kills Newborn
Kit Tarka's parents have launched a charity after their son died.
Psychopaths Can't Differentiate Between Emotions: Study
Researchers tested people with photos of genuine and fake emotions to find out if those with psychopathic traits could tell the difference.
Valley Fever on the Rise, Officials Warn
Annually, about 200 people are killed by the condition, whose symptoms overlap with that of the flu.
Depression Linked to Low Levels of Brain Molecule
The discovery could help researchers create a blood test to diagnose depression.
Parkinson's Disease Treatment Enters Human Trials
Treatments exist for symptoms, but scientists haven't been able to find a cure—until now.
What Is Gastroenteritis? Meal Killed Mother on Vacation
Natalie Rawnsley fell ill after dining at a buffet in Greece with her husband and two sons.