With coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rising around the country, hospitals may soon have to decide which patients can be treated in the ICUs. Coronavirus cases have been rising over the past month. On...

The U.S. government has released new objectives this month to prevent, treat, research, and boost awareness about antibiotic-resistant infections. Antibiotics are antimicrobial medicines that destroy...

In 2019, around 115 million Americans traveled during the holiday season. This year, that number is expected to drastically drop. But some people are still traveling — even planning to fly home for...

Even after a vaccine is approved, there could be delays in getting the vaccine to Americans. Health officials will need enough supplies that could end up in short supply, like vials, syringes, and PPE. Additionally,...

Parents who regularly disregard COVID-19 safety measures may unknowingly be influencing their children to do the same with the example they set. As children return to in-person learning at school, following...

While the world awaits the development and approval of a vaccine that will help in the global fight against COVID-19, medical experts are worried about how the impending flu season could exacerbate already...

People who said they frequently used public transportation were more than four times as likely to have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Those who said they practiced strict outdoor social distancing were...

Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel is the vice provost for global initiatives and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He’s also a special adviser to the director-general of the World Health Organization...

The CDC and the World Health Organization say there’s no evidence to suggest people could catch the coronavirus from handling food, even fresh fruits and vegetables. Experts also say it’s unlikely...

Researchers are only starting to learn how early symptoms of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu can be differentiated in children. With flu season expected to start in October, parents could soon be trying...