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You don't have to know an organism to track its effects. This fundamental insight into the relationship between humans and pathogens helps public health professionals act even when they have only imperfect information. Just as importantly, says Betsy Foxman, is the will to act—for the benefit of everyone in the community—when good science tells us the time is now.
Is it wise to take time away from your pet during pregnancy? Some expecting mothers consider sending their pets away because they worry about certain diseases. But if properly handled, your furry family members should be able to hang around.
Michigan’s current Hepatitis A outbreak is one of the biggest we’ve ever seen in the US. Knowing more about this highly contagious infection is an important step in protecting yourself and your communities.
Because oral sex has become a more common practice among sexually active adults in the US, and because HPV is usually a sexually transmitted infection, everyone should be aware of the connection between sexual behavior and cancer risk.
Ebola is once again in news headlines around the world, with hundreds of cases confirmed in central Africa. What have we learned from the 2013 outbreak about this deadly disease and about our own ability to handle such an epidemic?
Environmental monitoring will be key as the world reaches global polio eradication. Looking for poliovirus in sewage and using new disease models will improve how we track and understand each outbreak.