How the pandemic changed the world of disease control for worse — and for better
Five years after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, there has been progress — and backsliding in the ...
Florida's Citrus Industry Faces Threats From Hurricanes, Disease and Real Estate
Those catastrophes contributed to a 90% decline in orange production over the past two decades. Citrus groves in Florida, ...
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Why Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Is Dangerous for Your Body
Hypertension (high blood pressure) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Learn how damage from ...
Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and ...
Measles Is Harmful, Contrary to Flimsy Social Media Claims of Long-Term Benefits
Measles is an extremely contagious vaccine-preventable disease that can lead to death or disability. It also wipes out immune ...
Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs
The measure, which passed with bipartisan support and minor changes, now heads back to the House. It is just the second ...
Do I Need a Measles Booster Shot and How Do I Protect My Family?
Amid the measles outbreak that the CDC says will 'expand rapidly,' an expert explains how to know if you're protected from ...
Is Green Beer Safe to Drink? What to Know About the Dye in the St. Patrick’s Day Staple
St. Patrick’s Day has culturally become a day when people dress in green and kick back a pint (or two) of green-colored beer.
Eye-Popping WHO Report Shows Measles Surging Across the Globe
A joint WHO/UNICEF report this week shows that measles has made a dramatic comeback across Europe and Central Asia.
Woman diagnosed with rare disease after 'excited' dog accident
An ex-RAF nurse has said that the detection of her rare disease was all thanks to an accidental collision with her family's ...
Case of healthcare associated Legionnaires’ disease under investigation in Needham, Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials are investigating one case of healthcare-associated Legionnaires' disease involving a patient at a Boston-area hospital.