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 ...

Opinion / Where do Indigenous peoples belong in the new Bangladesh? The Oraon, Chakma, Marma, Santal, Garo, Mro, Bawm, and other Indigenous peoples carry histories older than this state. Daylong art ...

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 ...

A treatment for problems related to your pelvic floor, this therapy includes exercises and techniques to help ease your pain, discomfort, and disruptions to your quality of life. It’s made up of ...

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 ...

Pectin, a type of fiber in the cell walls of plants, helps give plants their structure (1). Apple pectin is extracted from apples, which are some of the richest sources of fiber. Roughly 15–20% of the ...

For the first time in the history of the school, this fall, the LSU Ogden Honors College welcomed its inaugural class into the elite Honors Traditions in Critical Thought and Scholarship (TRACTS) ...