Disease and Illnesses
Quarantine Hospital and Cemetery Found Underwater Off the Coast of Florida
Before it was submerged, a small island was home to 19th-century yellow fever patients
The Real History Behind 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'
The new spinoff follows the royal matriarch as she falls in love with George III and navigates his worsening mental illness
As Public Health Emergency Ends, CDC Will Stop Tracking Community Levels of Covid-19
The agency will continue to monitor cases of the virus based on hospitalizations and wastewater testing
When Should I Get Another Covid Booster?
Here’s what you need to know about getting your next vaccine
These Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are Thriving Because of Climate Change
New research finds that infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus have increased over the last 30 years and expanded to new geographic areas
DNA From Beethoven's Hair Reveals Clues About His Death
The composer was predisposed to liver disease and had hepatitis B at the end of his life, a new study finds
Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections Are on the Rise in the U.S.
A yeast called Candida auris has sickened more people over a wider area during the pandemic
Genetic Evidence Ties Covid's Origin to Raccoon Dogs
New data support the theory that the virus causing Covid-19 first spread to humans from animals
China Fully Reopens to Travelers After Three Years of Closures
Hoping to boost its tourism industry, the country is now issuing all types of visas
EPA Proposes First Limits for Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
Under the rule, public water systems would monitor levels of six types of long-lasting contaminants known as PFAS
Man's Rare Tickborne Illness Was Caused by an Unexpected Bacteria
Until now, the bacteria from a lone star tick had not been reported to cause tickborne relapsing fever
Why Scientists Are Studying the Stray Dogs Living at Chernobyl
A new study is a first step toward understanding how radiation exposure might affect DNA
Patient Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant, Researchers Say
He is at least the third person cured in this way, which would likely be too risky for patients who don’t also have cancer
CDC Includes Covid-19 Shots in Routine Immunization Schedule
The federal health agency updated its vaccination guidance for children and adults
As Bird Flu Spreads to Mammals, Health Officials Urge Caution
Transmission between minks has called attention to the potential risks to humans, though experts say not to panic
Michael J. Fox Reflects on Rise to Fame and Life with Parkinson's
A new documentary offers an intimate look at the actor and activist's story
The Real Zombie Fungus That Inspired HBO's 'The Last of Us'
Humans will probably never face a fungal apocalypse, but in the insect world, mind-controlling fungi can pose a serious threat
These Ants Were Trained to Sniff Out Cancer
In just ten minutes, an ant could learn to identify urine from mice with cancerous tumors, a new study finds
Three Grizzly Bears Tested Positive for Avian Flu in Montana
The current outbreak has led to the deaths of more than 52 million birds in the United States
Experimental RSV Vaccine Prevents Illness in Older Adults, Moderna Says
In a large clinical trial, the vaccine was 83.7 percent effective at preventing two or more symptoms of respiratory illness in people over the age of 60
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