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The deadly 'black fungus' infection that decimates flesh
By Emily Cooke published
Most people are exposed to the fungi that cause mucormycosis regularly, but in certain individuals, these microbes can cause a potentially deadly infection.

Is it too late to get a flu shot?
By Emily Cooke last updated
Is it ever too late in the season to get a flu shot? Here's what experts have to say.

What are cancer vaccines?
By Marilyn Perkins published
Cancer vaccines harness the power of the immune system to stop tumors in their tracks. They work a little differently than regular vaccines intended to prevent infectious diseases, like measles or the flu.

Mystery illness kills over 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
By Patrick Pester, Nicoletta Lanese published
A yet-unidentified illness has killed 53 people and potentially infected hundreds more in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization is investigating the outbreak.

Dozens sickened and 12 dead in Listeria outbreak linked to frozen shakes
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An ongoing Listeria outbreak has mostly affected people living in long-term care facilities and people who were already hospitalized prior to becoming sick from the infection.

What is double pneumonia? Pope Francis's diagnosis explained.
By Hatty Willmoth last updated
Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia — but what is this condition, and why might the pope be particularly vulnerable to it?

What happens to the body during an asthma attack?
By Caleb Neal published
Learn what happens inside the body during an asthma attack and why treatments help prevent or reverse the effects.

2 'exclusively indoor' cats in Michigan caught bird flu, potentially from their owners
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
A new report details the bird flu cases of two pet cats in Michigan whose owners work in the dairy industry. Earlier in the month, a data table from the report briefly appeared on the CDC website before being taken down.
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