West Nile Virus season is kicking off early this year with infected mosquitoes found in several states.

As the H1N1 pandemic continues to spread, and as the death toll rises, drug manufacturers are scrambling to create a vaccine against the vir...

US Researchers have discovered that HIV can penetrate healthy vaginal tissue to infect immune cells.

French researchers, who have been studying the effect of DEET on rodents, have voiced concerns regarding the potential for neurotoxic effect...

Worldwide, 1 in 6 has genital herpes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

In the U.S., vaccination programs have eliminated or significantly reduced many vaccine-preventable diseases.

Ah, communal living! Nothing can be more fun or more likely to challenge your immune system. Here are some tips to staying healthy and avoid...

As the H1N1 virus continues to spread globally, new research shows that the virus may not spread as readily as other flu viruses.

New studies suggest that pregnant women who receive the flu shot during flu season decrease their chances of giving birth to premature babie...

Women who are thinking about getting pregnant should make sure that they have been properly vaccinated and are immune to certain diseases, s...