Burning 'Inferno' Question: How Fast Can A Deadly Virus Spread?
Could a virus go around the world in a week? How scary are man-made viruses? Does WHO have a clandestine army? We consider questions raised by the movie.
infectious diseases
Halloween Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Global Disease Costumes?
Costumes inspired by infectious diseases are nothing new. Test your knowledge about some ancient — and recent — get-ups.
A Young Woman Dies, A Teen Is Saved After Amoebas Infect The Brain
In Florida, perfect timing and alert medical staff saved a teen from almost certain death. But in North Carolina, one young woman died of an amoeba infection after rafting at a popular tourist site.
A $2 Test Might Have Helped This Man With HIV Avoid Daily Spinal Taps
A fungal disease can rob people with HIV of sight and hearing, cause painful headaches, even kill them. A test could detect the disease early enough to wipe it out. So why isn't the test in wide use?
Obama's Upbeat Message About Ending Malaria Omits Discouraging Signs
His State of the Union address said we should be able to wipe out malaria. Progress has been enormous — but researchers are alarmed by new twists.
Worried About The Flu Shot? Let's Separate Fact From Fiction
If you've ever wondered if the flu shot can give you the flu, you're not alone. We fact check the most common flu myths for you and provide the lowdown on this year's vaccine.
In New York, Video Chat Trumps Quarantine To Combat TB
Ebola isn't the first dangerous microbe to spur calls for quarantine in American cities. But as New York City's experience with drug-resistant tuberculosis suggests, isolation isn't always best.
Even With $100 Million, WHO Says It Will Take Months To Control Ebola
The WHO has called for donations to help contain the outbreak. But money is just the first step. The challenges run from finding the right staff to prepping neighboring countries just in case.
Parents And Teens Aren't Up To Speed On HPV Risks, Doctors Say
Only one third of teenage girls have gotten the recommended three shots of HPV vaccine to protect against cervical cancer. Doctors are trying to figure out what will get them in the door.