Scientists found that the fungus *Cryptococcus* activates a protein (Cda1) to escape immune cells, changing from dormant to fast-growing and lethal when immuni…

US West Nile cases peak in late August due to ideal mosquito breeding conditions from a warm, wet summer. Residents should use repellents and eliminate standin…

Cyclosporiasis-linked Taylor Farms recalls jalapeños tied to Salmonella outbreak This summer has been marked by multiple outbreaks of foodborne illness, with …

A 59-year-old man's leg was amputated after Oregon jail guards allegedly ignored his severe infection for days, mocked his condition, and left him lying in was…

Louisiana reports five deaths from vibriosis in 2024, caused by warm seawater bacteria, urging caution for those with health risks. Health officials warn risin…

AI-powered "smart toilets" analyze stool and urine to detect health issues like infections or digestive problems, offering early warnings via app. Privacy risk…

Cyclosporiasis has been getting all the headlines, but infections from raw milk have sickened more than 100 in Idaho this summer.

Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to design complete, functioning viruses with genomes never seen before in nature — a breakthrough that could …

Researchers have created new viruses using artificial intelligence for the first time, which could advance medical treatments for antibiotic-resistant infectio…

Researchers at the University of Delaware have identified a bacterial enzyme switch that may weaken antibiotic defenses in MRSA and similar pathogens. This dis…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Ebola outbreak is spreading, with the number of infections rising rapidly. Declared in mid-May, this seventeenth E…