We don’t know how the Ebola outbreak started. That’s a problem.

What Ebola and hantavirus reveal about determining the source of an outbreak — and why it matters.

Contagion is suddenly the #1 movie on HBO Max, and we think we know why

Contagion is HBO Max's No. 1 movie after returning to Max on June 1, and its realism is still unsettling.
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Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden says Ebola is a 'perfect storm'

Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden says Ebola is a 'perfect storm' Former CDC director Tom Frieden explains why the Ebola outbreak poses global risks and challenges for travel, trade and health ...

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will ...
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Almost 100 Sick With Norovirus on Royal Caribbean Cruise Amid Ongoing Outbreak

An outbreak of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, has sickened more than 90 people aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship. At least 94 passengers ...