Staphylococcus—also called staph—is a type of bacteria that causes a wide range of infections if it spreads into your bloodstream or internal tissues. Staph infections are very contagious and can ...

It’s never easy for parents to talk to their teens about having sex. Many parents feel that talking about it is the same as ...

Sure, condoms are still an effective strategy for lowering the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) — but now, they ...

When the body’s immunity is not working well, (for instance with long-standing untreated HIV infection; use of ...

Early symptoms of mono and acute HIV infection include body aches, fatigue, fever, headaches, sore throat, and swollen lymph ...

HIV is an infection that can be transmitted from one person to another through sexual activity, such as anal, oral, or ...

Job Summary: The School Health Locum Ophthalmic Officer will be responsible for delivering essential eye care services to students, promoting eye health awareness, and assisting in the early detection ...

Duty Station: Kampala, Jinja, Mbale, Soroti, Mbarara, Kabale, Arua and Lira, Uganda ...

They're also appealing to people who want to resolve their allergies rather than treat them. Allergies vs. Infections It is often challenging to determine if a sore throat is caused by allergies, a ...

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda has made major strides in reducing the number of infants born with HIV, but persistent challenges remain in achieving the goal of zero infections. While ...

A sore throat can sometimes appear as an early sign of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Many people with HIV have flu-like symptoms within two to four weeks of infection. Try some of the ...