As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, resources are being sucked away from the fight against a host of debilitating diseases that affect 1.7 billion of the poorest people on the planet, medical ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for 3.5 million deaths in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. It’s a common ...

A potentially dangerous disease spread by a face-biting bug has been reported in 32 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chagas disease is transmitted by an infected ...

Myths about air pollution, from "staying indoors is always safe" to "plants can clean my home", lead people to take ...