Throughout human history, microscopic enemies have claimed more lives than all wars, natural disasters, and accidents combined. Infectious diseases have shaped civilizations, toppled empires, and ...

Hantavirus has been all over the news lately due to a shocking outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The virus is typically transmitted to humans when they breathe airborne ...

A potentially lethal disease is making headlines in the U.S. as rates of vaccination fall. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can lead to permanent brain damage and death in children—and new ...

A deadly, vaccine-preventable disease is making a comeback. The highly contagious and fast-moving infection, which primarily affects children under five years of age, is affecting more people, as ...

Why does timely cancer screening matter? A renowned oncologist explains how timely medical intervention in cancer treatment ...