What is pneumonia, the lung infection that caused Diane Keaton's death?

While it wasn't clear whether Keaton had any underlying conditions, doctors say "perfectly healthy" people can die from ...

5 major causes of pneumonia and how you can prevent it

You can get pneumonia due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. You can also get hostpital-acquired pneumonia or ...

After Diane Keaton's pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus

Diane Keaton's pneumonia death highlights how bacterial and viral lung infections can be life-threatening, especially for ...

The mosquito-borne virus hasn’t been transmitted on the U.S. mainland in a decade.

Chikungunya is a disease caused by a virus of the same name. The chikungunya virus was first identified in people sickened during an outbreak in Tanzania in 1952. Its name is derived from a word in ...

Common symptoms of an ear infection and how to get over one quickly

Ear infection symptoms usually include a fever, ear pain or fullness, and a headache in children and adults. Antibiotics ...

Undergraduate researcher identifies virus's ability to replicate and cause cancer

When Sean Fletcher walked into Sam Biswas' Medical and Molecular Sciences (MMSC) lab at the University of Delaware College of ...

Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms

Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency ...

Unmasking Canine Ear Infections: A Deep Dive into Fungal Causes

Tired of the head shaking? A vet explains why dog yeast infections are often a symptom of a deeper issue, like allergies.