December 19, 2025

New 15-Minute Test For Hepatitis C Paves Way For Same-Day Treatment

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University.

December 11, 2025

Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of C. Diff Infection, Study Finds

Taking opioids may make some patients more likely to develop a dangerous infection, new research suggests.

December 9, 2025

Germophobes Can Breathe Easy On Airplanes, In Hospitals, Experts Say

Germophobes can breathe a little easier when visiting a hospital or taking an airplane trip, a new study says.

November 20, 2025

Long COVID May Take Eight Different Paths, Experts Say

Long COVID can follow one of eight different symptom paths, as patients suffer for months past their initial infection, a new study reports.

November 5, 2025

RSV Antibody Shot Safe For Infants Even If Mom Was Vaccinated During Pregnancy, Experts Say

Babies can be safely administered antibody protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) after birth even if their moms had RSV vaccination while pregnant, a new study says.