Tick season is ramping up, and experts say people should take precautions before venturing outside. Of the 700 species of ticks in the world, the U.S. is home to nearly 50 species, according to ...

A warning has been issued to those travelling to countries where rabies is prevalent - here we take a look at the key hotspots across the globe ...

Frightening map reveals US counties where world's most infectious disease is set to surge. ... which is well below the 95 percent need to prevent the disease from spreading and causing death.

Tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease responsible for the most deaths worldwide, according to a Tuesday announcement from the World Health Organization. Here's what you need to know.

Newsweek has created a map showing states where respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases are surging.. In the week ending December 21, the following three states had the highest percentage of ...

THE areas where you are most likely to catch tuberculosis (TB), one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, are revealed on a map. London has been crowned the worst place in England and… ...

It’s not just mosquitos. Flooding, extreme heat and other climate-related hazards are bringing people into contact with pathogens more often, and affecting people’s ability to fight off disease.