Sepsis is a life-threatening condition where the immune system attacks the body. It can develop from common infections like ...

After Rory Staunton fell at the gym and cut his arm in March of 2012, the 12-year-old became feverish. He vomited during the night and complained of a sharp pain in his leg. When his parents called ...

"Real Housewives of Orange County" star Vicki Gunvalson, 62, is sharing her recent health scare after she was hospitalized with sepsis, a potentially deadly disease that results from the body’s ...

Have you ever felt unwell, experiencing symptoms that suggest an illness, only to be told by your doctor that nothing serious is wrong? You may feel uneasy, leading to more tests, but still no clear ...

A true dermatologic emergency is a skin disorder that threatens life or functional outcomes and requires immediate treatment.

WITH numerous bugs doing the rounds this winter, it’s difficult to find someone who hasn’t been ill over the last few weeks.

Emily Brant works for the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Health System. She has received grant funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National ...

Health officials are warning the public that one of the nation’s most popular personal care products has become an unexpected breeding ground for dangerous, life-threatening bacteria. Neutrogena ...

Infections from the bacterium could lead to death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

DermaRite Industries has significantly expanded a voluntary recall of hand soaps, skin creams and other personal hygiene products, adding 12 more products to a growing list of contaminated healthcare ...