A DEADLY outbreak of Hantavirus on a cruise ship has sparked international alarm. The MV Hondius was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde when a “severe respiratory illness” swept through ...

The outbreak calls for monitoring and coordinated response — not panic. It is also a reminder to continue investing in strong disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, and timely communication ...

Humans spend a great deal of time trying to smell good. We wash, deodorize and perfume our bodies daily, suggesting body odor ...

Researchers at the São Carlos Institute of Physics at the University of São Paulo (IFSC-USP) in Brazil, led by Paulo Augusto ...

New research shows maternal antibodies may shape a baby’s oral immune system before and after birth, offering long-term ...

Research suggests smell may help us sense illness, emotion and risk long before we notice anything consciously.

The uneasy feeling you get in a creepy old building may not be the result of a supernatural presence, but of infrasound.

Chronic dehydration can lead to fever, fatigue, bad mood, cravings for sweets, and headache. Learn about some unusual dehydration symptoms and how to stay hydrated.

A new study published in the Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research found that Cocos nucifera oil (CNO) mouthwash ...

Public attention surrounding hantavirus outbreaks often focuses, understandably, on the immediate health risks associated with rodent exposure.

When news broke of a deadly outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship, the world held its collective breath.

Repeat drug-driving offending is revealed to be five times higher than comparative drink-driving rates, according to new ...