Some microbes have caught the public's attention this summer. Some have been called "flesh-eating," others "brain-eating." Certain strains of very rare, dangerous microbes made headlines this summer ...

Summer is wrapping up, temperatures are high, and the beach is still calling. But there are risks from bacteria, parasites and other pathogens in the water at beaches, pools and water playgrounds.

Tens of millions of farm animals cross state lines every year, traveling in cramped, stressful conditions that can facilitate the spread of disease. By Emily Anthes and Linda Qiu The bird flu virus ...

Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

Conjunctivitis, often called pink eye, has long been associated with certain telltale signs and common causes. However, a recent study has unveiled a more complex picture, suggesting that the ...