While long COVID is not usually immediately or directly life-threatening, it’s possible it could exacerbate existing ...

Based on these findings and using a reaffirmation process, the USPSTF concludes with high certainty that screening asymptomatic pregnant persons for syphilis infection has a substantial net benefit.

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Mehmet Oz, MD, to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Fidaxomicin use in the treatment of CDI has significantly increased since the IDSA 2021 Clinical Guideline Update; however, its use is still low.

As Africa continues to battle an outbreak of the newer "clade Ib" strain of mpox, California officials have confirmed the first known US case of this strain of the virus.

The First To Know Syphilis Test is now available for purchase nationwide to be used for at-home testing of suspected syphilis infection.

Risk factors for HIV infection may include the minimal use of PrEP; however, high or gradually declining PrEP adherence is also linked to an increased STI risk.

HealthDay News — Physician electronic health record (EHR) notes of primary care patient encounters often lack thoroughness, according to a study recently published online in BMC Primary Care.

Risk factors for IBS may include HIV infection; however, additional large-scale studies are necessary to draw sound conclusions.

The US infant mortality rate did not change from 2022 to 2023 and was 5.61 per 1000 live births in 2023, according to study findings.

Surveillance programs for chronic hepatitis B, which also include a focus on treatment, can be beneficial for patients.

During pregnancy, women should receive recommended COVID-19 vaccines to protect themselves, as well as their young infants.