Dirt does more than stain your clothes and carpets; it also can carry some harmful substances, including things that can lead to disease. New reserach traced  cases of a rare infection caused by a type of fungus found in soil.

Cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been increasing in recent years in the US. The CDC recommends the pertussis vaccine to protect children and adults from the disease.

Several surgery patients in New England were recently told that they may have gotten more than they bargained for when they went under the knife.

While dengue fever is not an uncommon condition in the world, it is a very rare condition to develop while inside the US. But several cases of locally-acquired dengue fever have been discovered in Florida, and case numbers rose this week.

Recent advances in HIV treatment have allowed more HIV-infected women to live through and past menopause. But not much is known about the effects of HIV on menopause.

As other parts of the country face situations involving limited measles exposures, New Jersey is now investigating probable cases of a disease that shares the same vaccine — mumps.

We expect our water to be fresh, clean and hydrating. But on occasion, this all-important liquid can become contaminated and even cause outbreaks of illness.

Any time you visit a new doctor's office, you are generally asked to fill out your medical history. This information can be particularly important for OB/GYNs when you are pregnant.

Measles has been in the news lately after an exposure at a large church led to several infections in Texas. Now the state of  Massachusetts is facing a similar situation after discovering cases of potential hospital exposure.

Many older adults deal with chronic health conditions as they age.  And according to a new study, these chronic conditions often seem to be preceded by a single infection in elderly patients.