Groundhogs are famous in North America for "predicting" when spring will come (and also that Bill Murray movie). But while they might make for terrible meteorologists, they actually play a valuable role in several other scientific...

A lot of our videos include the disclaimer "Mice aren't people." But why do we keep saying this, and if rodent studies aren't effective, why do we keep using them?

A lot of our videos include the disclaimer "Mice aren't people." But why do we keep saying this, and if rodent studies aren't effective, why do we keep using them?

Viruses are wildly successful organisms. There are about 100 million times as many virus particles on Earth as there are stars in the observable universe. Even so, viruses can and do go extinct. So, what is the possibility of the virus...

Howcast - Learn the top myths and facts about the STD hepatitis from sexpert Jane Bogart in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn the symptoms of, treatment for, and ways to prevent the STD Hepatitis C from sexpert Jane Bogart in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn the symptoms of, treatment for, and ways to prevent the STD Hepatitis B from sexpert Jane Bogart in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn the infant vaccination schedule from pediatrician Dyan Hes, M.D. in this Howcast video about newborn and baby development.

Howcast -Although most tick bites do not result in Lyme disease, the disease is serious enough that you should know how to recognize the symptoms.

Howcast - Despite what you may have heard, children are much safer getting vaccines than getting the diseases they prevent. Make sure your child is fully protected with these guidelines.

While Pennhurst had some dedicated doctors and staff, medical care quality varied significantly. Residents had limited access to specialists, and routine care often fell short. Additionally, the institution heavily relied on medication...

Hepatitis B is a widespread liver infection affecting billions of people worldwide. However, a new generation therapy called Pegasus, developed by Roche, has shown superior efficacy compared to conventional interferon. Pegasus provides...

For decades, public health experts have known that syringe exchange programs reduce the spread of certain viral infections - like H.I.V.,hepatitis B and hepatitis C - by removing infected needles from circulation.

Lesson on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis): Who is at risk, Pathogenesis, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment and Management. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is one type of liver disease due...

It explains infections caused by disease-causing microbes and describes methods of food preservation.

How dangerous is heading a soccer ball? Who's mandating the HPV vaccine in the US? And how many women are drinking while pregnant in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK? This is Healthcare Triage News.

This nugget describes common viral diseases in detail with respect to their causative agents, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and methods of prevention.

In 2013, a cure was found for hepatitis C. It could save millions of lives, but its price tag of between $40,000 and $84,000 for 84 pills puts it far out of most patients’ reach. However, in India, a generic version of the drug is...

What is Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN)? PAN is a vasculitis condition involving medium-sized vessels that leads to systemic symptoms involving a variety of organs and organ systems. These symptoms include constitutional symptoms, muscle...

Can you believe people actually VOLUNTARILY eat these things? Here's our list of the 10 Most Dangerous Foods In The World - tell us which ones you'd eat in the comments!

Hepatitis is a word that describes an inflammation of the liver. This can happen a few different ways, but it is very commonly due to viruses. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E all cause liver disease, even though the viruses themselves are...

ACIP approves rolling back hepatitis B birth dose guidance after delay; experts warn reversal could undo 99% drop in child infections since 1991. (Scripps News)

U.S.: From the White House, US President Donald Trump advised that women avoid acetaminophen, commonly called Tylenol, during pregnancy, claiming it could be linked to increasing autism rates in the country.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved some changes to its recommendations for how and when the COVID-19 vaccine is administered — but ultimately rejected a motion that...