The infectious disease can cause muscle spasms strong enough to fracture bones. It's fully preventable, but vaccination rates are slipping.

Walking through Mumbai floodwater can expose you to dangerous infections. Follow these five essential post-flood hygiene ...

Tetanus can cause painful muscle spasms so severe it has been called the “grinning death” because, if not treated, it can lock the jaw shut and pull the face into a potentially life-threatening, ...

With heavy monsoon, flooded streets in major Indian cities pose serious health risks, including infections. Experts recommend ...

From pretravel counseling to vaccinations, prophylaxis, and environmental precautions, here is how general practitioners can help travelers reduce risks before and during their trip.

Veteran actor Rajesh Sharma was hospitalised after a suspected insect bite reportedly led to a severe leg infection, ...

Monsoon often brings the risk of unexpected exposure to contaminated floodwater. From keeping an eye on skin changes to ...

Bonfires were a regular part of life in early U.S. history. Before the wide adoption of municipal firework displays, these giant fires, some many stories high, were common.

In addition to guarding against Typhoon Bavi’s heavy rains and winds, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) yesterday urged ...

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