Just over one in 10 deaths from a wide range of infectious diseases can be attributed to obesity worldwide, finds a major new ...

Researchers warn that given rising global obesity rates, the number of serious infections linked to obesity is likely to grow in the coming decades.

Here's what tuberculosis is, how it's transmitted and how you can expect to have it treated if it affects you or someone you ...

One in nine people in prisons globally have a history of injecting drug use and their risk of HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis is up to 45 times higher than in the general population. Yet access ...

Infectious diseases research and clinical practice continue to evolve rapidly, driven by emerging pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, and advances in ...

It’s a terrible disease. Around half the people who get severe Nipah virus infection die of it. The symptoms can vary in ...

Backed by a $500,000 federal grant, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center will strengthen its role as a Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Center.

When the flu strikes, one of the biggest concerns is how long you might be contagious. Knowing this can help protect your family, friends, and coworkers from catching the virus. This guide from ...

Louisiana's vaccination rate dips below percentage sufficient for herd immunity. How do declining rates impact infectious ...

In our clinical fellowship program, you will learn the breadth of common and rare infectious diseases in a variety of inpatient and ambulatory settings from nationally recognized leaders in infectious ...