HEALTH Sepsis a top killer behind heart disease, cancer in US: What to know, how to avoid the condition A ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star was recently diagnosed with the life ...

The mother alleged the hospital "failed to appreciate" her infant was a "high-risk patient with complex needs" ...

Now, a new blood test is helping to change that. By enabling faster, more accurate diagnosis in Emergency Departments (ED) ...

Sepsis is a serious condition that can become life-threatening if not treated quickly. It happens when the body reacts to an infection in a way that harms its own organs, such as the heart, lungs ...

Sepsis happens when the immune system responds dramatically to an infection. Symptoms include a high fever, a rapid heart rate, breathing difficulty, and confusion. Urgent medical attention is ...

The elevated risk of heart attack, stroke and death linked to COVID-19 infection was even more pronounced -- about 65% -- ...

A McKinney man is still rocking out on the drums even though he lost a hand to a heart infection. Scott Grimsley, 36, and his wife Holly had been married for only six months in 2014 when Scott ...

Not many people know that our oral health is closely related to our heart health. Poor oral hygiene, resulting in gum disease ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly 38,000 cancers a year, including most cervical and throat cancers. Now recent research suggests HPV infection also increases the risk of heart disease. An ...

Sepsis in humans frequently follows the body's attempt to thwart infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. In many respects, the development of sepsis represents the harmful ...

After mystery staph infection, heart surgery, Charlotte girl is back on her feet. Théoden Janes. Fri, June 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM UTC. 10 min read.