The outbreak began with five reported cases but has rapidly expanded, prompting city health officials to urge residents to ...

Swimmer’s itch, or cercarial dermatitis, is a skin condition caused by “microscopic parasites,” according to the Centers for ...

The agency said that "dangerously hot conditions," with afternoon temperatures up to 117 degrees would be possible in the ...

In the wake of multiple case of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida, some may be wondering what they can do to protect ...

A 12-year-old boy has died from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a South Carolina lake over the July Fourth weekend.

A record share of US kindergartners had an exemption for a required vaccination last school year, and coverage for all ...

"Evidence shows that people must stay vigilant year-round now that ticks are also active in the winter because of warming ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 travel alert on Friday, advising those planning to ...

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference this week to call for the passage of the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, which would support research, prevention, diagnosis, and ...

The organizations include the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Infectious Diseases ...

The latest case comes as nationwide measles cases hit their highest levels since the disease was declared eradicated in the ...

When Justin Timberlake revealed that he’s been battling Lyme disease on Instagram, it lit up the internet. Some people sent ...