Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms ...

A 58-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital 3 weeks after lumbar surgery because of diplopia and fever. Left leg pain and a rash had preceded the fever and diplopia. A diagnosis was made.

The flu had a glow-up. This year’s flu season is proving to be worse than normal, with hospitalizations up significantly compared to last year, and the CDC reporting 4.6 million cases of the flu so ...

Fatigue can stem from a variety of illnesses and life stressors, but when that exhaustion lasts for months — often following an infection — it may indicate a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome.

We’re starting to get a handle on the role that genetics plays in the onset of chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). According to the largest study of its kind to date, more ...

For some chronic cannabis users, a case of the munchies is the least of their problems. Over the past decade, ERs have seen a surge in regular tokers showing up with sudden, stomach-churning attacks ...

Chronic inflammation affects approximately 125 million Americans so NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar and health and nutrition expert Joy Bauer join TODAY to break down symptoms, triggers ...

This quiz covers important aspects of meningitis, including factors influencing chronic versus acute presentations. Additionally, it highlights clinical signs and symptoms critical for diagnosis, and ...

A new study led by researchers from Murdoch University's School of Psychology, Personalized Medicine Center, and Center for Healthy Aging, Health Futures Institute has found that heart rate ...

New research from Murdoch University has found that using a heart rate monitor can help improve PTSD and chronic pain symptoms. A new study led by researchers from Murdoch University’s School of ...

There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the kind that lasts a few hours, days, or weeks, and it’s helpful to healing. It’s your immune system’s response when ...

Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is an irreversible, inflammatory disease leading to fibrosis and both exocrine and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pain is the most debilitating symptom of CP, and its ...