Tetanus may sound like a disease from another era, but experts are warning that it remains a serious threat. Two recent reports from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found hundreds of ...

Scientists have discovered another clue that may help explain why some of the world’s most serious brain diseases develop. A ...

There are no vaccines or medicines available to prevent or treat the Powassan virus ...

Climate change could reverse decades of progress in reducing waterborne diseases, according to a new global study.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (WTAJ) — Some scientists have successfully used vaccine-carrying mosquitoes to safeguard from deadly diseases, but others question ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A flea in fur. (George D. Lepp/Getty Images) Health officials are warning residents to take precautions, including keeping pets up ...

A scar that runs along the base of Dr. Lara Johnson’s neck serves as a permanent reminder of the devastating effects of a vaccine-preventable disease. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

Ashlee Dahlberg and her son, Liam, who died from bacterial meningitis caused by a Hib infection last April. (Courtesy of Ashlee Dahlberg) A scar that runs along the base of Dr. Lara Johnson's neck ...

Snakes are facing extinction due to deadly diseases, warns new research. Rattlesnakes are among the most vulnerable species threatened around the world, say scientists. Infections, often caused by ...

The same prions responsible for mad cow disease and other deadly brain disorders could contain fragments that can treat drug-resistant bacteria, new research suggests.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas health officials are warning people to be extra cautious when traveling through outdoor areas this year due to the presence of ticks carrying harmful diseases. The Kansas ...