Disease
16th-Century Child Mummy Had Oldest Known Case of Hepatitis B
Long thought to suffer from smallpox, the genome of the 500-year-old mummy shows signs of HPB
UV Light Could Help Stop the Bat-Killing White Nose Syndrome
Research shows the fungus is susceptible to UV light. The problem is getting bats into the tanning beds
When a Medical “Cure” Makes Things Much, Much Worse
In 1960s Japan, a bizarre outbreak of hairy green tongues failed to set off alarms around the world
NIH Lifts Ban on Funding High-Risk Virus Research
Manipulating viruses could help prepare the U.S. for future pandemics, but it could also risk starting the next outbreak
How Climate Change and Plague Helped Bring Down the Roman Empire
We can learn crucial lessons by examining the natural forces that shaped Rome's rise and fall
Where Would Pandemic Flu Wreak the Most Havoc?
A virulent flu strain would overwhelm developing countries where health care systems are already floundering
Friction Matches Were a Boon to Those Lighting Fires–Not So Much to Matchmakers
Those who worked in match factories were exposed to white phosphorus, which caused a debilitating and potentially deadly condition
In the Early Years of the AIDS Epidemic, Families Got Help From an Unlikely Source
'An Early Frost' was a made-for-TV movie with a purpose beyond entertainment
EPA Approves Use of Lab-Grown Mosquitoes in the Battle Against Disease
The bacterium-infected mosquitoes will be released in 20 states and D.C. to curb growing mosquito populations
These Light-Emitting Pajamas Could Help Treat Newborns With Jaundice
The method has an advantage over traditional phototherapy in that it allows babies to receive treatment in the comfort of their parents' arms
Watch: Experts Discuss "The Next Pandemic: Are We Prepared?"
Thought leaders gathered at the National Museum of Natural History on November 13 to discuss the past, present and future of the flu
Are Viking Squirrels to Blame for Infecting England with Leprosy?
It's possible, say researchers who found that medieval strains of the disease may have come to Great Britain in the rodents' fur and meat
How Mosquitoes Sneak Away After Feasting on Your Blood
Special wingbeats and long legs help mosquitoes take off without getting smushed
How to Stop a Lethal Virus
With tens of millions of lives at stake, medical researchers are racing to create a revolutionary flu vaccine before the next devastating epidemic
Is China Ground Zero for a Future Pandemic?
Hundreds there have already died of a new bird flu, putting world health authorities on high alert
Anthrax Outbreak May Have Caused Mass Die-off of Hippos in Namibia
More than 100 hippos have been found dead over the past week
The Hollywood Star Who Confronted the AIDS 'Silent Epidemic'
Rock Hudson died of AIDS-related complications in 1985
Celiac Sufferers May Soon Have Better Bread Options Thanks to Genetically Modified Wheat
Researchers successfully removed 90 percent of the genes that code for the gluten proteins that trigger adverse symptoms
San Diego Is Dousing Its Streets With Bleach to Contain Hepatitis A Outbreak
The outbreak is primarily affecting the city’s homeless population
Your Childhood Experiences Can Permanently Change Your DNA
An investigation into more than 500 children shows that upbringing can have dramatic effects on human health
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