Disease

The Explainer Saying something is better than nothing but there are some things to avoid too

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 9 February 24

The explainer The STI is spiking in all demographics

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 7 February 24

The Explainer Climate change is hastening the disease but medicine is catching up

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 29 October 23

Speed Read Leishmaniasis is endemic to the country and can cause ulcers and disfiguration

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 27 October 23

Speed Read So-called phage therapy could be the next big thing

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 13 October 23

Speed Read The deadly disease regained its crown as the world's biggest infectious killer in October 2022

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 2 October 23

New research effectively cured mice of multiple sclerosis–type symptoms. Could this work in humans?

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 18 September 23

feature Climate change is increasing the world’s susceptibility to fungal pathogens

By The Week Staff Published 18 July 23

feature Advances by Australian researchers offer hope for new treatments and more targeted diagnoses for the debilitating condition

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 8 June 23

feature After two decades in decline rates are rising as a result of Covid and global conflicts

By The Week Staff Published 6 June 23

Speed Read Victim reportedly came into contact with naegleria fowleri by using tap water to clear sinuses

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 3 March 23

feature Increased number of serious infections linked to drop in immunity after three years of Covid restrictions

By The Week Staff Published 5 December 22