A kid in Guatemala had a dream. Today she's a disease detective
Neudy Rojop made a girlhood pledge. When family members fell ill, she says she decided to become a nurse "so I could change my community for good."
pandemics
9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night
Thinking about the next pandemic is job number one for many researchers around the world. Here's a look at the World Health Organization's current list of pathogens with pandemic potential.
WHO member states will work on a global agreement to deal with future pandemics
The coronavirus outbreak exposed flaws in the global health system but also showed a willingness among countries to work together, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO's director-general, says.
Obama, Malala, Jonas Brothers Send Off Class Of 2020 In Virtual Graduation
In a Saturday broadcast, a star-studded event honored high school seniors who didn't get the traditional graduation because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIDEO: Are We Headed Toward A Post-Antibiotic World?
Antibiotics are one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine. But they come with a catch: If you abuse them, you lose them.
Are We Prepared For A Killer Flu Epidemic?
An 21st century outbreak could be as nightmarish as the 1918 pandemic, which killed about 40 million. So the Gates Foundation wants to spur the development of a flu vaccine. Don't we already have one?
NIH Lifts Ban On Research That Could Make Deadly Viruses Even Worse
After an unusual three-year moratorium, the federal government says it will once again allow research on deadly viruses that could spark pandemics. The work has sparked concerns about bioterrorism.
We Asked, You Answered: Which Global Problem Keeps You Up At Night?
We received 151 responses — most of them drawn from the headlines.
Deadly Bird Flu In China Evolves, Spreads To New Regions
In the 2017 outbreak, the Chinese government reported 759 cases of the H7N9 avian flu, with 281 deaths. By comparison, in 2016 there were 123 cases.
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Global Pandemics And Killer Viruses?
We live in a hyperinfectious era. Test your knowledge of the diseases all around us.