New Jersey may have its first locally-acquired malaria case in over 30 years. Usually contracted in tropical countries, ...

Much of Magalhaes’ work revolves around discovering and deciphering the complex factors that contribute to outbreaks. Environmental factors like temperature and rainfall can set the stage for mosquito ...

Within this global backdrop, Europe is seeing consequential shifts. The mosquito that can spread the chikungunya virus, Aedes ...

Research shows that the insect spreads other life-threatening infections such as yellow fever, dengue, Zika virus and chikungunya.

Mosquito-borne diseases like chikungunya were once confined to the tropics but climate change is allowing them to spread in ...

Why do mosquitoes bite some people more? Explore CO₂, colors, sweat, genes, and perfumes that attract mosquitoes, plus smart ...

Theresa Gaffney is the lead Morning Rounds writer and reports on health care, new research, and public policy, with a ...

Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this ...

Jane Nabakooza, a pediatrician with Uganda's malaria control program, said she expects the government will make Coartem Baby ...

The chikungunya virus causes a series of debilitating symptoms, and it's concerning public health experts that it's spreading ...

Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile Virus are spreading to areas around the country. “West Nile virus is the most common ...

A confirmed case of locally acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County has sparked an urgent public health response, with ...