• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 30th, 2015
Researchers Watch Meningitis Spread into the Brain - Video

Researchers Watch Meningitis Spread into the Brain - Video

It's kind of like watching a terrifying sci-fi, they say

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 24th, 2015
Ticks Known to Carry Lyme Disease Discovered in London Parks

Ticks Known to Carry Lyme Disease Discovered in London Parks

Still, researchers say nature enthusiasts shouldn't worry

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 26th, 2015
Unusually High Number of Plague Cases Reported in the US This Year

Unusually High Number of Plague Cases Reported in the US This Year

Since April 1, 11 people have been diagnosed with plague

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 18th, 2015
Ebola Might Have Plagued Ancient Athens, Researcher Believes

Ebola Might Have Plagued Ancient Athens, Researcher Believes

Historical records hint at an Ebola outbreak 2,400 years ago

Mutant MERS Virus Strain Could Be Used to Manufacture a Vaccine Against the Disease

Mutant MERS Virus Strain Could Be Used to Manufacture a Vaccine Against the Disease

The strain has a mutation that prevents it from spreading to other tissues

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 2nd, 2013
Tuberculosis Has Been Around for over 70,000 Years

Tuberculosis Has Been Around for over 70,000 Years

The infectious disease originates in Africa, researchers say

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 3rd, 2008
Research to Prevent Insects from Transmitting Diseases

Research to Prevent Insects from Transmitting Diseases

Yellow fever and malaria could go extinct