Valley fever is caused by two species — Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii — that live in desert soil. California health officials are sounding the alarm as cases of valley fever, or ...

A new Valley fever vaccine for dogs appears to provide a safe and effective defense against the fungal illness that sickens thousands of pets in Arizona each year, new research by an international ...

Extreme heat is becoming an urgent priority in the United States and beyond. The threat posed by extreme heat has become a matter of national security, impacting U.S. military readiness, while ...

Laryngitis can be contagious, especially if caused by viruses like colds, flu, or COVID-19. Viral laryngitis usually resolves on its own, but rest and steam inhalation can help recovery. Some ...