Epidemiology

Maria Smilios’ new book The Black Angels chronicles the history of the nurses of Sea View Hospital and the cure for tuberculosis

Draft CDC guidelines recommend doxycycline for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections in some populations

Here’s why the CDC is so concerned about deadly flesh-eating bacteria and ways to avoid being infected

The disease hits farmworkers and outdoor laborers disproportionately hard

Here’s what to know about the fall COVID boosters, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended for all people aged six months and older

Research is under way to determine whether the mutation-laden lineage BA.2.86 is nothing to worry about — or has the potential to spread globally

The bite of the lone star tick can cause an allergy to red meat, as well as to dairy and some medications

As summers get hotter and longer, experts provide advice on how to survive heat-related emergencies

Malaria grabs headlines, but U.S. residents are more likely to encounter West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses

A new study shows U.S. maternal mortality rates are increasing, and health care providers and advocacy groups are racing to build better care for new parents

Researchers say understanding differences in when menopause starts in racial and ethnic groups can help with screening and preventive care

Genetic susceptibilities, the environment and the body’s response to inflammation all influence our odds of falling ill