Measles cases are popping up around the country. Doctors share what to do after a measles exposure and what to do to stay ...

Flu cases are skyrocketing. Here, infectious disease doctors share what they want you to know about this flu season, in ...

During the coronavirus pandemic, the words contagious and infectious are used interchangeably in news reports and on social media, but knowing the difference between them can, in some cases, save ...

Responsibility for public health protection from communicable diseases exists at three government levels in the U.S. (federal, state/tribe, and local/municipal), with states having the authority to ...

The next pandemic is just a few coughs or dirty door handles away. What viral outbreaks should we be worried about in 2026?

Cholera, a severe bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and kills if untreated, can be defeated with a diet high in protein, according to a new study from UC Riverside.

What started as an ad-hoc project shared by two of San Diego’s key research institutions is now a permanent part of the ...

Our distinguished infectious disease epidemiology faculty at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health have experience in the biological, behavioral, and social aspects of infection and ...

Infections accelerate aging by damaging cells and organs. Preventing them with vaccines, hand hygiene, masks, and clean air ...

Infectious diseases are a leading cause of illness and death worldwide, and are particularly dangerous to individuals with compromised immune systems. Immunocompromised people are less apt to control ...

Objectives Physical inactivity is a risk factor for premature mortality and several non-communicable diseases. The purpose of this study was to estimate the global burden associated with physical ...