The Foods the World Will Lose to Climate Change

Droughts, heat, and extreme weather are pushing crops to their limits. The race is on to…

A Surge in Babies Born With Syphilis Is a Warning Sign

Although transmission of syphilis to newborns can be prevented with a single shot for pregnant women,…

The Long Quest for a Universal Flu Vaccine Finally Takes Its First Steps

The search for a shot that could protect us against many strains—and maybe a pandemic—is notching…

As Extreme Heat Increases, Heart Attacks Will Rise

Dangerously hot days are becoming more common. That will trigger heart attacks and strokes in people…

History Says the 1918 Flu Killed the Young and Healthy. These Bones Say Otherwise

A study of bones held in a Cleveland museum reveals a new side to the pandemic’s…

New Malaria Vaccines Offer a Real Shot at Fighting the Disease

A malaria vaccine that could protect millions of children against the parasite-borne disease is expected to…

Why It’s Too Soon to Call It Covid Season

Covid seems to spike twice a year—but unlike with flu season, not in a predictable pattern.…

A Medieval French Skeleton Is Rewriting the History of Syphilis

Christopher Columbus was blamed for bringing syphilis to Europe. New DNA evidence suggests it was already…

High Blood Pressure Is the World’s Biggest Killer. Now There’s a Plan to Tackle It

Once considered a disease of the affluent, hypertension now affects a third of all adults. The…

A Flesh-Eating Bacterium Is Creeping North as Oceans Warm

The Vibrio vulnificus pathogen thrives in hot coastal waters, and beachgoers can contract it via a…