Infectious Diseases : Discovery News

Vapor Disinfects Hospitals, Kills Bed Bugs

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Dec 12, 2011 03:11 PM ET | 0

A technology inspired by how Mother Nature deals with bacteria could revolutionize the way hospitals clean surfaces. Read more

Vapor Disinfects Hospitals, Kills Bed Bugs

'Promising' Step for World's First Malaria Vaccine

Posted Tue Oct 18, 2011 06:15 PM ET | 0

The vaccine, in development for more than 25 years, now gets most of its support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Read more

Top 10 Accidental Inventions

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Wed Aug 24, 2011 04:55 PM ET | 0

These inventors hit the science jackpot -- by accident. Read more

Brain-Eating Amoeba Thrives in Warm, Fresh Water

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Aug 18, 2011 04:15 PM ET | 0

The dangerous amoeba has killed three people this summer. Here's what you should know about it. Read more

Lyme Disease: Where's the Vaccine?

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Jun 17, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

With summer upon us, ticks are out again, and that's a problem for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. Read more

Sickweather Maps the Health of Your Friends

Posted by Emad Hanna Thu Jun 2, 2011 09:14 PM ET | 0

Imagine the awkward social dynamics, the many ‘un-friendings’ that will ensue. Read more

Rainbow Poo Coming to a Toilet Bowl Near You

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:40 AM ET | 0

Genetically engineered bacteria detect toxins or disease and turn on the appropriate indicator colors. Read more

How the Civil War Changed Modern Medicine

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Apr 8, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

The bloodiest conflict on American soil ushered in a new era of medicine. Read more

Who's the Hottest One of All?

Posted by Amy Dusto Thu Jan 13, 2011 09:37 AM ET | 0

A mirror that works as a thermometer provides touch-free body temperature results. Read more

Busy High School Model Shows How Diseases Spread

Posted by Eric Bland Mon Dec 13, 2010 03:00 PM ET | 0

Students and staff in a high school had 762,868 encounters in one day, revealing how quickly diseases can spread. Read more

Could Cuba Help U.S. Fight Tropical Diseases?

Posted by Julienne Gage Wed Nov 17, 2010 09:19 PM ET | 0

When it comes to issues like the spread of tropical and infectious disease, increased collaboration with neighboring Cuba may just be good medicine. Read more

Haiti Cholera Deaths Top 250

Posted Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:15 PM ET | 0

Cholera is primarily passed on through contaminated water or food and can spread like wildfire through Haiti's unsanitary tent cities. Read more

5 Strange (and Oftentimes Deadly) Historic STD Treatments

Posted Mon Oct 11, 2010 02:22 PM ET | 0

Sexually transmitted diseases have their own strange medical history. Read more

Disease Outbreak Feared in Pakistan Flooding: Big Pics

Posted Mon Aug 16, 2010 01:18 PM ET | 0

As aid slowly trickles in to millions of flood victims, the first reports of disease are emerging. Read more

Anthrax-Killed Bison Spotted with Infrared Camera

Posted by Tracy Staedter Tue Jul 27, 2010 05:02 PM ET | 0

The technology allows wildlife managers to find dead bison hidden under thick brush and dispose of the carcass before it can pose a threat to other animals or humans. Read more