Officials have been monitoring the situation since the first case of MERS was reported in the US earlier in May. Now, a close contact of this patient has tested positive for the virus.

Some parents may feel it's better to delay their children's vaccines instead of following the officially recommended schedule. But that could present more risks from side effects.

Although their makers may tout them as a healthier alternative to smoking, e-cigarettes have potential harmful effects — including increasing the strength of deadly bacteria in the body.

Health officials around the nation have been on alert after the first US case of MERS was reported on May 2. Now, 10 days later, officials are reporting a second case.

The mere thought of a parasitic infection is enough to give some people the shivers, but according to a new report, we may need to devote more time to focusing on these conditions.

Some diseases that have been largely eradicated in the US still present big threats on a global scale. This is the case for polio, health officials warned this week.

The first MERS patient in the US was discovered late last week, to much concern from health officials and the public. But no further signs of the virus' spread have been seen in the US.

The MERS virus has been under the close watch of health officials around the globe since it first started causing infections in 2012. This week, the first US patient was discovered.

A urinary tract infection in a child can become very serious if not treated. Those who repeatedly experienced UTIs with a fever may have an underlying condition.

Vaccines are designed to protect against disease, but babies cannot get most vaccines until they're two months old, leaving them vulnerable. A vaccine during pregnancy may help.