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Research Reveals More Complete Picture of the Devastation Wrought by the Black Death
By examining pottery remains in over 50 rural settlements, archaeologists now better understand the extent that the population was wiped out by the plague
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The “Antibiotic Apocalypse” Is Upon Us: Five Ways We Can Turn Things Around
Antibiotic-resistant diseases kill 700,000 people per year, but a new report shows all hope is not lost
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New gene-editing technology gives scientists the ability to wipe out the carriers of malaria and the Zika virus. But should they use it?
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Leprosy Threatens U.K. Red Squirrel Populations
Researchers have launched a new study to try to save the furry rodents
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How Tuberculosis Shaped Victorian Fashion
The deadly disease—and later efforts to control it—influenced trends for decades
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Vaccine Switch Marks a New (and Hopefully Last) Stage in the Battle With Polio
Over the weekend, health officials began replacing the current polio vaccination in an effort to wipe out one of three strains of the virus
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Anthony Fauci Is Waging War Against Zika, and Preparing for Other Epidemics to Come
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases talks about developing a Zika vaccine
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Scientists Are Searching Out “Genetic Superheroes” to Cure Diseases
Out of almost 600,000 people, 13 seem to have mutations that prevent deadly diseases from being expressed
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Human Diseases May Have Doomed the Neanderthals
Stomach ulcers, herpes, ringworm and other tropical diseases may have all contributed to the Neanderthal demise
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Can Great Apes Be Vaccinated Against Ebola and Other Diseases?
Vaccinations could be the best defense against devastating population drops
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The controversy shows the film isn’t immune to unfounded fears about vaccination
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How a High School Senior Won $150,000 By Inventing a $35 Medical Device
When Maya Varma learned an expensive diagnostic tool is rare in the developing world, she decided to build her own
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Could This App Replace Your Doctor?
Babylon connects users with doctors for instant virtual consultations, and will soon use artificial intelligence for diagnosing illnesses
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The CDC Says High Elevation Regions Are Safe From Zika
It’s welcome news for anyone with travel plans
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Researchers Say Culling Koalas May Save Them From Chlamydia
A paradoxical solution to help protect the species
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Michelangelo May Have Had Arthritis
Researchers used old portraits and letters to study the master’s hands
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U.S Panel Deems “Three Parent Babies” Ethical to Test
Mitochondrial replacement therapy could help prevent genetic diseases
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How Museums Are Helping People With Memory Loss
Serving the community means changing museum offerings for guests with Alzheimer’s
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New Street Lamps Lure Mosquitoes With Fake Human Scents
Lighting the way in the fight against mosquitos
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