Latest about Viruses, Infections & Disease
Sickle cell 'crises' linked to menstrual cycle
In a new study, researchers found that the inflammation behind painful episodes in sickle cell disease are correlated with the menstrual cycle.
The science behind the 10 plagues of Egypt
Some of the diseases and natural disasters chronicled in the Book of Exodus can be explained by scientific theories.
Flu: Facts about seasonal influenza and bird flu
Learn interesting facts about the flu, a viral infection that targets the respiratory system.
What is hantavirus? The rare but deadly respiratory illness spread by rodents
Hantaviruses are spread by rodents and can cause deadly respiratory and kidney illnesses in humans. It recently killed Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, in a widely covered case.
When will the US measles outbreak end?
A public health official in Texas recently warned that the state's ongoing measles outbreak could last a year. Why are cases expected to keep rising?
'Fingerprints of cancer' found after scientists flash infrared light pulses at blood samples
A new, AI-powered test can detect the molecular "fingerprints" of cancer in a patient's blood using flashes of infrared light.
Diagnostic dilemma: A scientist caught plague from bacteria thought to be 'noninfectious'
A scientist who was working on plague-causing bacteria caught the disease despite using weakened strains that were deemed noninfectious.
US measles outbreak tops 600 cases — what to know about the disease
As measles outbreaks in the U.S. continue, here's what to know about how the disease spreads, what its symptoms are, and how to protect yourself and community from the illness.
