A 75-year-old Kerala man, who returned from Vietnam and Cambodia recently, has been diagnosed with a rare disease, Murine ...

Murine Typhus is treated with the antibiotic doxycycline, which is safe for individuals of all ages, according to the CDC.

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The sisters of a woman who has been missing for five days have said they feel "sick, distraught and lost" following her disappearance. Victoria Taylor, a 34-year-old mum-of-one, was last seen at ...

When it comes to the best foods to eat when sick, immunity-boosting fare and easily digestible things are the way to go. Here, experts share food suggestions for various symptoms, plus the foods ...

The Kookaburra Cookery Book’s invalid recipes are a bit, well, crook.Illustration by Simon Letch We all have a short list of “sick food” that we go to when we’re down in the dumps ...

When you have an elderly or ill cat, every moment you get to spend with them can feel like a gift. But with that gift comes a responsibility. Caring for a senior cat or sick feline is a balancing act ...

Canine distemper is highly contagious and can be deadly. All dogs are at risk, so it's vital to know the causes and stay up ...

All dogs are at risk of getting distemper, so it's important to know the causes, symptoms ... Kennel Club. Cats are also susceptible to distemper but "are unlikely to get sick," the American ...

A woman is recovering after she was infected with a potentially deadly bacteria spread by her pet dog, Japan doctors said.

“Throughout the treatment period, (the dog’s owner) handled the dog’s vomit and urine without any protective equipment,” doctors said. Three weeks later, the woman’s symptoms bega ...