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A parasite never before seen in humans was behind a woman's lung infection, organ damage and forgetfulnessA woman developed a persistent infection, and doctors couldn't pinpoint the cause for many months.
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Obesity is linked to 1 in 10 deaths from infection worldwide — and scientists are still learning whyA new study finds that people with obesity are more likely to be hospitalized with or die from severe infections.
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Diagnostic dilemma: 83-year-old man's unusual form of syphilis had an 'uncertain' sourceA man went to the emergency room after being in and out of hospitals for a month, and doctors found a surprising explanation for his illness.
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Vaccine denial sets Americans up for more chronic illnessOpinion Despite well-established links between pathogens and chronic illness, the U.S. government continues to weaken public health measures to treat and prevent infectious diseases — a strategy that will ultimately make Americans even sicker.
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'DNA origami' could be key for making an effective HIV vaccine, early study hintsA new vaccine design uses folded DNA to steer the immune system toward producing the rare immune cells needed to make protective antibodies against HIV.
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Cancer vaccine shows promise against HPV-related throat tumors in early studyIf proven effective in humans, the vaccine could complement standard therapies for HPV-driven cancer, as well as inform the design of therapeutic vaccines for other diseases.
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Teenager contracts rare 'welder's anthrax,' marking the ninth known case ever reportedA teenager training to be a welder contracted a rare and dangerous lung infection, prompting a combined state and federal investigation.
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Only certain types of brain-training exercises reduce dementia risk, large trial revealsA large, 20-year trial showed that speedy cognitive exercises could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. The question is, could these tasks be adapted into video games?
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AI-supported breast cancer screening spots more cancers earlier, landmark trial findsA clinical trial shows that AI-assisted mammography can detect more cases of dangerous cancer and reduce missed diagnoses.
