Disease
‘Zombie-Like’ Raccoons Are Terrorizing Youngstown, Ohio
Sadly, the critters’ strange behavior can likely be ascribed to a serious illness
How Advertising Shaped the First Opioid Epidemic
And what it can teach us about the second
Can We Gene-Edit Herpes Away?
Because the virus hides out deep in our bodies and stays there for life, a vaccine has eluded scientists for decades. But there may be another way
Could Immunotherapy Lead the Way to Fighting Cancer?
A new treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer is offering hope to patients with advanced disease
Flu Skies: How Influenza Might Spread On a Plane
A new study suggests the chances of contracting a sick passenger's flu virus is surprisingly low
The History of Breeding Mice for Science Begins With a Woman in a Barn
Far more than a mouse fancier, Abbie Lathrop helped establish the standard mouse model and pioneered research into cancer inheritance
Will a New Mosquito Emoji Create Some Buzz About Insect-borne Diseases?
Available in mid-2018, the emoji could provide a new means for communicating the science and health implications of mosquitoes
A Deadly Virus Is on the Rise for Australia's Cats
"Cat plague" hasn't been seen in pets down under for 40 years ago, but a new spate of cases has veterinarians concerned
Why Black Lung Disease Is Deadlier Than Ever Before
As President Trump prepares to send miners back to work, a near-obsolete illness is once again ravaging coal country
Study Uncovers Startling Number of Black Lung Cases in Coal Miners
Miners are contracting the disease with striking frequency and at younger ages than ever before
Now You Can Genetically Test Your Child For Disease Risks. Should You?
Genomics is cheaper and more available then ever, but its usefulness for parents has yet to be proven
Swatting May Teach Mosquitoes to Avoid Your Scent
Though it won't work for all species, <em>Aedes aegypti</em> mosquitos seem to have a memory for near-death experiences
The Pandemic Everyone Fears Is Flu In the Wrong Place At the Wrong Time
Governments should constantly be preparing for outbreaks, instead of just hastily responding to threats as they arise
Can Virus Hunters Stop the Next Pandemic Before It Happens?
A global project is looking to animals to map the world's disease hotspots. Are they going about it the right way?
Simply Exhaling May Spread Flu
A new study suggests the virus is found in tiny airborne particles that can be released while breathing
Over 200,000 Endangered Antelope Suddenly Die Thanks to ... Weird Weather?
A change in humidity seems to have triggered bacteria that led to widespread death of the creatures
Are Rats Innocent of Spreading the Black Plague?
Human pests like fleas and lice may be responsible for spreading the pandemic that devastated Medieval Europe
Why Holding in a Sneeze Can Be Dangerous
A 34-year-old man squeezed while holding nose closed, leading to a tear in his throat and a stay in the hospital
How Proteins Helped Scientists Read Between the Lines of a 1630 Plague Death Registry
New tech reveals bacterial contamination, what scribes were eating and how many rats were around
Why We Should Rethink How We Talk About "Alien" Species
In a trend that echoes the U.S.-Mexico border debate, some say that calling non-native animals "foreigners" and "invaders" only worsens the problem
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