Disease

Today’s Big Question Rare Bundibugyo strain of infectious virus, detected in DR Congo and Uganda, has no approved vaccine or treatment

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 20 May 26

Speed Read Three passengers from the outbreak cruise ship have died

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 11 May 26

Under the radar The new material kills viruses without harsh chemicals

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 7 May 26

Today's Big Question A cruise ship outbreak raises alarms

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 6 May 26

Cartoons Wednesday's political cartoons include hantavirus on the high seas, gerrymandering, and the sound of a ceasefire

By The Week US Published 6 May 26

Under the radar The house’s architecture is cleaner and greener

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 5 May 26

The explainer This tick-borne illness is on the rise

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 28 April 26

The explainer The disease can cause severe diarrhea and spreads particularly quickly among babies and young children

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 22 April 26

The explainer Vaccines may be less effective against it

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 1 April 26

Today's Big Question White House reconsiders health agenda amid GOP pushback

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 31 March 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 3 March 26

Speed Read Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of the CDC’s Covid-19 response, will now lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 19 February 26