An STD is an infection that you get from someone else by having sex. You can get an STD by having vaginal sex (penis in the vagina), anal sex (penis in the rectum), or oral sex (penis in the mouth ...
All sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) start as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Knowing the incubation period for the most common infections can help you determine when to get tested ...
Hundreds of volunteers went looking for thousands of homeless people. Here’s what they found. The point-in-time count comes at a particularly unstable moment for those sleeping outside.
The Public Health Agency of Canada is part of the federal health portfolio. Our activities focus on protecting against threats to public health, preventing and reducing diseases and injury, and ...
Aug. 20, 2024 — Researchers have shown how and why the depletion of microbes in a newborn's gut by antibiotics can lead to lifelong respiratory allergies. The research team identified a specific ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms ...
These raccoons tested positive for Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). Notably, the raccoons tested negative for both rabies and avian influenza (bird flu). CDV is a contagious and serious virus that ...