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Live Science spoke with Dr. Ali S. Khan, an epidemiologist and former assistant surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service, about the ongoing Ebola epid…
Scientists warn that free-living amoebae may be an underappreciated public health threat, capable of causing deadly infections and shielding other dangerous mi…
Demonstrators at a rally with truckers protest against COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates in Adelanto, Calif., in February 2022. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Gett…
The World Cup gets underway next week and millions will pack huge stadiums to watch. Public health officials will be watching too, only they're looking for ger…
Public health experts are worried that states are less prepared to respond to the Ebola outbreak and other infectious disease threats because many weakened the…
Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to prod…
For months ahead of the World Cup, states and cities have been preparing to protect travelers and local communities from potential threats including foodborne …
Brazilian health officials are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, potentially the country's first in over 20 years, due t…
On May 26, a bat near Palo Verde Common in South Fremont, California, tested positive for rabies. Health officials warned residents to avoid wildlife contact a…
The WHO warns of a catastrophic Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, worsened by conflict, with no vaccine available and 2,000+ deaths since 2018. Armed groups and m…
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Today at the World Health Assembly, six laureates from around the world received awards for their outstanding contributions to public health. The 2026 prizes c…
