Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers predict that a dangerous fungus will spread in the western U.S., due to lack of precipitation brought on by climate ...

Valley fever infections are on the rise across California, public health officials say. Dry, hot weather across the state — combined with heavy winter rains — make the perfect recipe for an increasing ...

Rheumatic fever (RF) is a fairly rare inflammatory condition in developed countries that can develop as a complication of untreated strep throat caused by group A streptococcal infections. It ...

In order to function properly, humans need to drink water. In fact, over 50% of the human body is composed of water. As temperatures rise, it is important to stay hydrated. Drinking water can cool you ...

Most people think that fever is a sign of sickness, however, fever is more of a symptom, rather than a disease. A fever is a common sign that your body is fighting an infection, and is proof that your ...

The primary culprit behind fever blisters is the herpes simplex virus, specifically HSV-1. This highly contagious virus is easily transmitted through close personal contact, such as kissing or sharing ...