Infectious Diseases

Canadian healthcare providers should mention cardiovascular disease prevention as a benefit when promoting the usefulness of flu vaccines to the public.

Given the increasingly widespread use of antidepressants, researchers believe more attention should be paid to the risks for hospitalized patients.

Data shared last week shows the number of new reported HIV cases more than doubled between 2021 and 2022, to 310 from 141.

Deficiencies in certain micronutrients lead to significant changes in the gut microbiota that could promote antibiotic resistance.

The new vaccine is called Nuvaxovid and is approved for people 12 years of age and over.

Ocular syphilis has been described as the great imitator. It can manifest in a multitude of ways and as such the diagnosis can be missed.

Many social media posts push supplements and other life hacks that ‘boost your immune system’ to keep you healthy and fend off illness. But is that really better?

Kids can experience similar symptoms to adults suffering from long-COVID—but they often manifest differently in children.