Latest Diseases Stories
An at-home test for both COVID-19 and the flu gains approval
Camels and sharks have small, sneaky antibodies that can help fight human diseases
Scientists tracked the plague’s journey through Denmark using really old teeth
Airplane toilets are a surprisingly good place to track COVID outbreaks
Why scientists are still on the quest to build an artificial heart
Norovirus is spiking across the United States
Moderna says it will keep its COVID-19 vaccine free (for now)
Singapore’s new plan to fight mosquito-borne diseases: bug-infecting bacteria
Rare, Ebola-related Marburg virus spreads in Equatorial Guinea
A vaccine trial targeting the most lethal breast cancer just took its next step
In the latest State of the Union, Biden highlights infrastructure, chips, and healthcare
The secrets to fighting the next pandemic could be in fruit bats
Dialysis is riskier for Black and Latino patients, CDC says
Many children are affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder—but few get access to support
Nightmare-fuel fungi exist in real life
Biden will end COVID-19 national emergencies in May. Here’s what that means.
Viagra shows promise in extending men’s lives, among other areas
Taking milk with your coffee could be good for your health
The FDA says get used to COVID-19 vaccine boosters
It took centuries (and vitamins) for doctors to finally stop scurvy
What’s really going on with myocarditis and COVID vaccines
Another HIV vaccine candidate fails in clinical trial
Late-stage trials show efficacy of Moderna’s RSV vaccine in older adults
Older, rural populations enjoy—and benefit from—online workout classes
Pregnant people with COVID-19 are 7 times more likely to die in childbirth
You should take a 5-minute walk for every 30 minutes of sitting
WHO announces that Uganda’s months-long Ebola outbreak is over
Why mimicking human organs on ‘chips’ could be a gamechanger for drug research
A look at how cancer cells move and metastatize could help doctors stop them from spreading
Reducing sodium in packaged foods could reduce disease and save lives
TikTokers are taking a diabetes drug to lose weight. Now it’s in short supply.
Polio survivors in the US still struggle with the aftershocks of the disease decades later
Gas stoves could be making thousands of children in America sick
What older adults need to ask before surgery
This surgical smart knife can detect endometrial cancer cells in seconds
The new Omicron subvariant XXB.1.5 may the next big COVID strain
China is facing a COVID-19 surge—and that could mean complications for travel
Hydration seems to be the key to aging better and living longer
How our pandemic toolkit fought the many viruses of 2022
It’s easier than ever to make DNA from scratch—but what are the risks?
Demand for children’s medications during ‘tripledemic’ forces pharmacies to limit purchases
A diabetes-friendly guide to holiday parties
Ebola vaccines in African countries successfully produced antibodies in kids and adults
5 sounds not meant for the human ear
Ancient frozen viruses don’t pose a threat to your health—yet
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines now available for children under 5 in the US
As old people get sicker, assisted living facilities must adapt
Cold temperatures could make our respiratory systems more vulnerable to infection
This flu season is bound to be historic, but masks can help, says the CDC
What patients find at long COVID clinics: rejection, outdated therapies, and unanswered questions
The FDA approved a fecal transplant treatment for the first time
The most powerful health innovations of 2022
Some teenagers’ brains have been aging faster during the pandemic
Dr. Fauci on fighting stigmas on infectious diseases, from AIDS to COVID
COVID-19 vaccines are still essential in preventing death in children and teens
Twitter quietly removed its ban on COVID-19 misinformation last week
Soil fungi are spreading lung infections to new territories
The World Health Organization officially renamed monkeypox to mpox
Are at-home STD tests reliable?
Wearing a well-fitted mask is still a smart choice for holiday travel
Fighting RSV in babies starts with a mother’s antibodies
FDA approves first drug that can delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
Getting COVID more than once might be even worse than we thought
Why disabled patients struggle to find doctors