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2 dead, 58 infected in New York bacterial outbreak

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia most often caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, which thrives in warm, fresh water. (Image courtesy of Brain light) An outbreak of a potentially deadly bacterial infection in Harlem, New York, has…

How does the postcoital pill work?

Birth control pills like Plan B can be more than 95% effective at preventing pregnancy if taken within five days of sex. However, effectiveness can vary depending on a variety of factors. (Image courtesy of Bloomberg via Getty Images) Emergency…