Douglas County and the State of Nebraska is setting new records for new cases and hospitalizations every week. The number of deaths caused by COVID-19 will increase severely in the next few weeks.

To an untrained eye, self-diagnosis of eczema and psoriasis is quite difficult. Both are inflammatory skin diseases with common symptoms.

Scott Koepsell, MD, PhD, the medical director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center main testing lab, explains what rapid tests are and how they work.

Our anonymous questioner asks why people sometimes confuse the names of similar objects. A Nebraska Medicine neurologist provides an answer.

As we enter a crucial stage in the coronavirus pandemic, Nebraska’s hospitals and public health agencies want you to know the truth about herd immunity.

Epidemiologist David Brett-Major, MD, MPH, shares how COVID-19 vaccine candidates are moving towards use in communities.

When you’re waiting for a lung transplant, time matters. To receive a lung donation quickly can mean the difference between life and death.

As the flu season draws near, you may be wondering how to tell if you have the flu or COVID-19. Our doctors answer some of the most common questions about the two viruses.

Dealing with the difficulties of a pandemic on a daily basis is wearying for all of us, but for those suffering from addiction and other mental health issues, the challenges are compounded.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if acne stopped showing up after our teenage years? Unfortunately, the reality is many people experience breakouts well into their adult years and even later in life. While occasional pimples can be normal, cystic acne requires special care and attention.