The coronavirus pandemic has underscored that the field of epidemiology, which focuses on discovering the causes of disease outbreaks and tracing the spread of illness, is an academic discipline with ...

The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency due to the rapid spread of mpox in several African nations. Experts warn that if it is not contained, the virus could spread even further ...

This photo provided by Pfizer in August 2024 shows a packaging for the company’s updated COVID vaccine for ages 12 and up, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. CATHY WURZER: ...

Eric Feigl-Ding isn’t shy about all-caps declarations. “VIRUS REACTIVATION!” the epidemiologist tweeted not long ago. “This is bad.” He’s fond of words like “wowzers,” “oof,” and “whoa.” He’s liberal ...

State epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell spoke with reporters Wednesday, after the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH ...

North Carolina has seen 11 measles cases since December, with many of them occurring in communities where vaccination rates ...

By Siddhi Mahatole Jan 21 (Reuters) - The ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina could remain for weeks or months amid ...

(RNS) — Emily Smith didn’t realize there was such a divide between faith and science for many Christians. Smith’s parents led worship at a charismatic church — “just a fantastic experience and ...