The start of a new school year means new beginnings, but at Abbott Elementary, this fresh start includes biting guinea pigs and ringworm outbreaks.

The parasite that causes the disease, Baylisascaris procyonis, lives in the intestines of raccoons. While it doesn't make ...

Pityriasis rosea is a common, self-limiting rash that starts with a single patch and typically affects healthy adolescents and young adults. Pityriasis rosea and ringworm (tinea corporis) have similar ...

Scalp fungus is often referred to as scalp ringworm. Despite its name ... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40 different species of fungi may cause tinea ...

Patches in his fur, or maybe he’s itching more and more. While this may be your dog suffering from allergies due to his food, it could also potentially be ringworm. It is good to know how to identify ...

Because viruses evolve as they infect people, the CDC has recommended updated COVID vaccines each year. Last fall's booster was designed to target the omicron variant circulating in 2023.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a Shingrix vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect against shingles, as well as a serious complication of shingles ...