Latest about Viruses, Infections & Disease
Oregon officials investigating 3 cases of mad cow-like disease
Hood River County in Oregon reported three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare human brain disease very similar to "mad cow."
The exceptionally rare disease that causes holes to form in your brain
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is an extremely rare and fatal brain-wasting disease that's like a human version of "mad cow."
'Flesh-eating' infections that liquefy tissues can affect the vulva, doctors warn
Doctors in the U.K. have warned gynecologists of the risks of necrotizing fasciitis in the external genitalia after seeing several cases.
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?
