India battles deadly Nipah virus outbreak: what to know

Five cases have been reported and nearly 100 individuals have been quarantined as authorities seek to contain the infection.
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The deadliest diseases we still don’t fully understand

Hantavirus and the infamous Sweating Sickness share a disturbing pattern of sudden onset and high fatality. Victims often ...
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Scientists Are Using Drones to Sniff Out Deadly Diseases in Whales

Scientists have discovered a new, much less invasive method for testing whales for pathogens. In the past, scientists needed ...

Wild OK: Coyotes crucial to help curb deadly disease

Coyotes are often feared, demonized and many times eradicated, but biologists are warning us that coyotes have their place and may be the only thing standing between a healthy deer ...
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Finally explained: Why kidney disease is so deadly for the heart

Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release ...

Four-day measles rule warning as deadly disease is 're-established in UK'

The UK has lost its measles elimination status, with the World Health Organisation confirming the disease is "re-established" ...

Alberta may be on track for deadliest flu season on record, health experts warn

According to the province’s respiratory virus dashboard, 197 Albertans have died due to influenza so far this season.