IBRAHIM ADAM writes how governments, health workers, and communities are joining forces to confront Lassa fever and reinforce ...

A dismantled health infrastructure leaves the U.S. incredibly vulnerable, warns infectious-disease expert Michael Osterholm.

Don’t sweat the fall stuff — including respiratory viruses. Cases of the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) tend to increase in the autumn and winter as people spend more ...

As autumn settles in and seasonal viruses begin their slow crawl back into schools, offices and commuter trains, the humble face mask is once again making its way out of drawers and glove compartments ...

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Dr. Michael P. Hirsh, medical director at the City of Worcester Division of Public Health, says he sees indifference as COVID is again on the rise. Although current strains are not causing as many ...

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An experiment that transformed lead into gold, a satellite designed to manufacture drugs in space, and many other fascinating projects all took home trophies at this year’s Science Fair. reading time ...

The law, effective Jan. 1, aims to increase transparency but faces opposition from the Department of Homeland Security and some local law enforcement. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill ...

Sometimes even bats need a sick day. Bats are renowned for the ability to be infected with viruses that can be deadly to people without showing signs of the diseases themselves. Ebola virus, Nipah ...

On Thursday evening, dozens of researchers hosted a science fair at UCLA aimed at showcasing the work that’s been suspended by the Trump administration. The administration’s stated reason for freezing ...