The global pandemics of plague and smallpox in the Middle Ages claimed hundreds of millions of lives. In this era, long before the concepts of pathogens and infectious diseases were established, ...

In winter, particle pollution — also known as particulate matter pollution, or PM2.5 — in the Balkans is the highest in Europe, according to the study's co-authors. The Guardian summarized their ...

For years, columnist Ben Hofmeister avoided talking about his invisible scars caused by the silent challenges of life with MS.

Her son Ben, she learned, had mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type 2, or Hunter Syndrome, one of a group of rare diseases that is ...

In recognition of Rare Disease Day, IMO Health today announced the operationalization of Mondo rare disease knowledge within everyday clinical workflows, expanding access to research-grade rare ...

Duygu Islek Yaras is a postdoctoral researcher at Emory University examining how inequality, stigma, and access influence ...

Internationally, World Health Organization data indicates that more than 2 billion people lack safely managed drinking water, with waterborne diseases claiming around 1.4 million lives annually. In ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — For years, Lyme disease patients say they were missed, misdiagnosed or dismissed altogether. A federal effort is aiming to change that, with promises of better testing, better ...

Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after ...

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Deaths from both causes are down, but they still eclipse all other causes, according to new statistics. By Nina Agrawal Despite gains in treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of ...