Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News.

Respiratory tract diseases are illnesses that affect components of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as pneumonia ...

Acinetobacter baumannii is a multi-drug-resistant pathogen of urgent international concern. Here, the authors develop a protein subunit vaccine which prevents A. baumannii catheter-associated urinary ...

(NewsNation) — Urinary tract infections have long been associated with sexual activity and poor hygiene, but a new study found that nearly 1 in 5 infections were linked to contaminated meat. The ...

Drinking plenty of water can flush bacteria out of the urinary tract. Cranberry supplements may help prevent UTIs by stopping bacteria from sticking to urinary tract cells. Over-the-counter pain ...

Being constipated means your bowel movements are tough or happen less often than normal. You might be constipated if you have less than three bowel movements per week. Bloating and cramps are two ...

UTIs can cause pain when urinating, an increased urge to urinate, and blood or pus in the urine. UTIs that reach the kidneys can cause severe back pain and might be serious. Anyone who has ever had a ...

Digestive disorders affect millions of Americans each year. These conditions involve the digestive tract, which is also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes the esophagus, ...

Objective To address clinical uncertainties about the effectiveness and safety of long-term antibiotic therapy for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults. Design ...

An EGD is a test to check the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. During an EGD, a thin tube with a camera is used to look inside the upper GI tract. During the procedure, the fiber-optic scope is ...