Has the recent Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas got you worried about catching TB? Learn about the top symptoms to look out ...

In recent years, cases of tuberculosis have started to tick up in New York City. Here’s what to know about the infectious ...

In a lab in the heart of Boston, professor Bree Aldridge leads a team of researchers trying to understand a threat that is ...

The largest measles outbreak remains in Texas, with 624 cases across 26 counties, primarily in the western region.

The CDC said it’s still investigating other probable measles cases that have been reported but not yet confirmed. Montana, for example, announced Friday the state has seen measles crop up for the ...

the state regulator in charge of overseeing utility companies declined a request that would have required California’s largest utilities to update maps showing high fire threat areas.

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...

According to the CDC, there are two types of tuberculosis: inactive or active cases. The difference is not everyone infected with the germs becomes sick. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you ...

Active TB commonly affects the lungs, but can spread to other parts of the body like the spine, brain, liver or kidneys, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test may become a viable option for detecting tuberculosis (TB) in the stool of adults with HIV, according to the results of a recent study. The TB test used ...

Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the CDC. In 1950, federal officials endorsed water fluoridation to prevent tooth ...