It wasn't too long ago that in the world of infectious diseases, it seemed like COVID-19 was all anyone was talking about. It ...

With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to ...

The COVID pandemic is ongoing, but scientists are on alert for any pathogen that might lead to another global outbreak of ...

Here’s a look at five infectious diseases that could make headlines this year. The term “Disease X” represents an unpredictable pathogen that could spark the next pandemic. Though ...

With COVID in retreat (thanks to highly effective vaccines), the three infectious diseases causing public health officials ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) had previously dubbed unknown pathogens as Disease X, and it was included in its own priority list of diseases that needed urgent research. It's most recently ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) had previously dubbed unknown pathogens as Disease X, and it was included in its own priority list of diseases that needed urgent research. It's most recently ...

Dec. 18, 2024 — New research shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's immune response to microorganisms. During the lockdown, inflammation level ...

While investigations continue to determine the cause in Congo, the outbreak underscores the importance of Disease X. WHO’s priority list of pathogens? COVID-19 is widely regarded as the first ...