Epidemiology

UCSF study shows reassuring initial findings for infant health

To date, efforts to develop new treatments for TB have been unsuccessful, with current treatments having been used for over 50 years

Research finds distancing helps ease the burden on hospitals—but only to a point

Less symptomatic patients have a higher viral load when diagnosed and may carry a higher virus shedding risk potential

Rutgers study could lead to better disinfection methods and understanding of coronavirus and other risks

Virus with D614G change in 'Spike' protein out-competes original strain, but may not make patients sicker

Findings from a recent analysis show that countries where wearing face masks is more accepted had milder COVID-19 epidemics

A major review of the scientific literature shows that scientists have been correct in identifying the main symptoms such a persistent cough and fever

Byproduct of bacteria that help shipworms digest the wood they eat has been proven to kill causal parasites for some of the world's most common infections

Scientists found that baloxavir dramatically reduced the time someone with the flu is contagious for, suggesting a similar drug should be prioritized for COVID-19 treatment