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An outbreak of tuberculosis, or TB – a lung disease that is often accompanied by a hacking cough – began in January 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas, and two nearby counties and continues as of early March 2025. To date, 147 people have been reportedly diagnosed with TB in the…

Patients with PFIC develop liver failure as a result of a buildup of a digestive fluid known as bile.

The field’s failure to integrate medical services in the mid-20th century set the stage for its current troubles

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are more common than many people realize, and they often go unnoticed due to their subtle or mild symptoms. While some infections may resolve on their own, many can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term health…

Experts say the findings have the potential to transform the treatment of infectious diseases

Perimenopause is the time frame preceding the menopause. Even if your periods have not ended, you may begin to experience menopausal symptoms during perimenopause. Usually, your estrogen levels begin to decline prior to the cessation of your periods.

Stigma, lack of treatment and disproportionate rise of the disease in women draws comparisons with HIV epidemic

The research suggests cases in the UK could climb to 307,000 by 2050.

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Queensland, authorities warn rare but potentially fatal bacterial disease occurs when people have significant contact with contaminated water or soil

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed over the past five years from a catastrophic threat that has killed over 7 million people to what most people regard today as a tolerable annoyance that doesn’t require precaution. Nonetheless, COVID-19 continues to kill over 2,000 people per month globally and cause severe illness in…

Monitoring pathogens in sewer systems would be ‘major improvement’ on current techniques, new research shows