The Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Table Topic attracted an audience of about 60 veterinarians at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. The ...

Contagious yawning is a widespread phenomenon that extends beyond merely being a sign of drowsiness; it is a behaviour interwoven with both physiological regulation and social communication. Recent ...

Mononucleosis is an infectious illness that’s usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It’s also called mono or "the kissing disease." It's commonly spread through saliva. You can get the virus ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

According to CDC, the two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against the virus. In some countries, vaccination against chickenpox is also combined with the MMR vaccine.

Cases of conjunctivitis and other eye infections are on the rise in Delhi, with many doctors cautioning that it is "highly contagious" and proper hygiene behaviour needs to be maintained to check its ...

Orf virus, a member of the Parapoxvirus genus, is the causative agent of contagious ecthyma – a zoonotic skin disease primarily affecting sheep and goats, with occasional human infections. The ...