What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — and tens of millions of people. While most ...

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Scientists are still investigating potential causes and treatments for autoimmune conditions. Here’s what to know. View on ...

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 ...

(NEW YORK) — Some have been called “flesh-eating,” others “brain-eating.” Certain strains of very rare, dangerous microbes made headlines this summer after people contracted infections, fell ill and ...

Two Chinese nationals were charged with conspiracy and smuggling goods. The biological pathogen federal authorities accuse two Chinese nationals of smuggling into the U.S. can be concerning for ...

The movement of people can also spread pathogens to new regions. Different countries need to co-ordinate a response as ...

Fermented foods generally last longer, but even with foods that contain good bacteria, you have to watch out for invasions of ...

Polar bears face mounting challenges in a changing, warming world, mostly related to their waning wintery wonderland habitats. But they may be increasingly infected with germs and parasites, too.