Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it.

A salivary gland infection can develop when harmful bacteria or viruses build up in the salivary glands. These are located in the head and neck and produce saliva. It typically causes swollen ...

The viral infection surges are putting such on a strain on health systems that Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge had to stop accepting ambulances earlier this week. Patient numbers ...