Most common infections are easily preventable if you take a few commonsense precautions. Follow these top tips to prevent an infection from ruining your summer.

Fungi are everywhere —that moldy loaf of bread you forgot was sitting on your counter, the athlete’s foot you got last summer, and even the microscopic fungi that sneakily hide in your microbiome. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are millions of fungus types, but only a few hundred can make people sick. In March of 2023, the CDC highlighted the threat of a rapidly increasing fungus (Candida auris) that is causing infections and deaths in hospitals across the country. This newly discovered fungus is only part of a larger increase in fungal infections across the U.S.

We've all heard that getting good sleep is a vital part of our health. It affects our growth, how we regulate stress, our immune system, and even our cardiovascular health. For children, and especially newborn babies, safe sleep can literally be the difference between life and death.

There is one way that a drunk driving arrest can be a good thing. It can provide an opportunity for the offender to recognize he or she has a problem with drinking, especially when driving.

Your posture has a huge impact on your mental and physical health. It also reveals a lot about you, your attitude and level of confidence.