Colds and Infections - Videos
A Saskatchewan man who was diagnosed yesterday with viral hemorrhagic fever, a general term for a number of diseases that include Ebola and yellow fever, has tested negative to the class of diseases, CBC News reports.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Foster joins The Doctors to talk about her struggle with Lyme disease.
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Brad Spellberg explains that Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria that's transmitted when a tick is attached for 24 to 48 hours. Initial symptoms include a red rash shaped like a bull's-eye or target. Antibiotics can be effective when diagnosed early. If Lyme disease goes untreated, it can cause arthritis, joint swelling and inflammation.
Pfizer Chief Medical Officer Freda Lewis-Hall explains that sarcoidosis is a condition that occurs when your immune cells mistakenly harm your healthy cells, leading to inflammation and tissue and organ damage. The most commonly affected areas are the lungs and the lymph nodes, especially those in the chest. Sarcoidosis can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic other illnesses and doctors don't know it's cause. Dr. Travis and Dr. Lewis-Hall discuss possible symptoms and treatments.
Children living in pain, in and out of hospitals. Researchers have found a new way to save them, using stem cells to cure this inherited blood disorder
Just a few years ago, Patrick Berton was a typical healthy teenager. Suddenly his health declined. After seeing countless doctors and specialists across the country, not one of them could figure out why.
Actress Patricia Richardson discusses her work with The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD). Patricia opens up on the rare condition that took her fathers life and shares information about what those suffering from rare disorders can do.
Dr. David Magnus, a professor at Stanford University, discusses how medications are priced in the U.S and why some are so expensive.
A new pill could help cure the more than 3.2 million people in the U.S. who are infected with hepatitis C, a virus that can cause a chronic infection, leading to liver disease, and sometimes, liver cancer. It's the No.1 blood-borne infection in the United States. But at $1,000 a pill, the new treatment could cost $84,000 for a 12-week regimen, making it inaccessible for many patient.
A new pill could help cure the more than 3.2 million people in the U.S. who are infected with hepatitis C, a virus that can cause a chronic infection, leading to liver disease, and sometimes, liver cancer. It's the No. 1 blood-borne infection in the United States.
Sleep-induced amnesia? The Doctors explain this strange phenomenon.
Learn why being bitten by a cat may be more dangerous than you think.
Imagine a day when we no longer have to battle the flu each year. It could be coming thanks to researchers from Brigham Young University.
Find out how you can support epilepsy awareness. And, learn the warning signs of the disorder.
Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears explains how you can raise awareness for Down syndrome.
Whether driving or flying , people will sit motionless for hours putting them at an increased risk for a condition most are unprepared for, deep vein thrombosis. Find out what you need to know about this potentially deadly condition.
E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains the latest research on multiple sclerosis (MS), featured in The Doctors ' HealthSmart column in USA Weekend magazine.
In a The Doctors' Special Report, find out how taking fever-reducing drugs may increase your risk of spreading the flu. Plus, learn the signs that your child's fever may be serious.
The Doctors set the record straight on potentially treating a shingles rash with blood.
Anne Hathaway recently injured her foot while playing in the ocean and her husband was seen sucking on her toe to help remove any potential infection. The Doctors weigh in on the effectiveness of this tactic.
Britney Glaser reports on a quick procedure opening up the pelvic vein to reduce extreme swelling in the legs.
Alexis, 12, has developed hypothalamic obesity after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that damaged her brain and caused it to "think" she's starving. Learn what it's like for Alexis to live with non-stop hunger.
Alexis, 12, has developed hypothalamic obesity after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that damaged her brain and caused it to "think" she's starving. Learn what her life is like today. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains the cause of Alexis' rapid weight gain. And, pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears explains the complications of hypothalamic obesity. Plus, what other disease is Alexis battling?
Alexis, 12, has developed hypothalamic obesity after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that damaged her brain and caused it to "think" she's starving. Gastric bypass surgery could help stop Alexis' unrelenting weight gain. Find out how the procedure would work, and learn the good news the family received after her story went viral on the Internet.
Alexis, 12, has developed hypothalamic obesity after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that damaged her brain and caused it to "think" she's starving. Alexis' parents share their fears about their daughter's health and their hopes for her future.
Alexis, 12, has developed hypothalamic obesity after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that damaged her brain and caused it to "think" she's starving. Alexis and her family share the reasons why they wanted to tell their story.
Runny nose? Learn how to avoid a telltale red nose when treating nasal discharge.
The Doctors discuss the common causes for a sore throat and when to see a doctor.
A young woman developed complications from H1N1, which led to her admission into the hospital.
After their mother passed away, two kids connect with the young couple that received her donated organs.
