Scabies Is Making a Comeback
Cases of scabies, a highly contagious parasitic skin disease, are on the rise across Europe. The UK in particular is struggling with a shortage of treatments. ..
Cases of scabies, a highly contagious parasitic skin disease, are on the rise across Europe. The UK in particular is struggling with a shortage of treatments. ..
Although transmission of syphilis to newborns can be prevented with a single shot for pregnant women, cases in the US rose tenfold in a decade. ..
The search for a shot that could protect us against many strains—and maybe a pandemic—is notching achievements at last. But the flu’s endless mutation ..
A study of bones held in a Cleveland museum reveals a new side to the pandemic’s story—and a new way to think about pandemics to come. ..
Avian influenza can wipe out entire poultry flocks. An early experiment with Crispr suggests that gene editing can protect chickens against infection. ..
A malaria vaccine that could protect millions of children against the parasite-borne disease is expected to roll out early next year. It follows another ..
Covid seems to spike twice a year—but unlike flu season, not in a predictable pattern. That could be due to the virus, the environment, or the people ..
Christopher Columbus was blamed for bringing syphilis to Europe. New DNA evidence suggests it was already there. Maybe both stories are true. ..
One of the world's deadliest diseases is rising again as extreme weather creates a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria. ..
The Vibrio vulnificus pathogen thrives in hot coastal waters, and beachgoers can contract it via a small cut or scrape. It can also kill them in two days. ..