If you're a mother in tropical Africa, a biting mosquito is one of your worst fears, because it can transmit malaria. Learn about this serious, often fatal disease and find out why it's one of the world's most pressing public health concerns. See more »

MRSA, also called the superbug, is a bacterium becoming resistant to antibiotics. Read about treating MRSA infections and how MRSA can be controlled. See more »

E. coli is a common type of bacteria that can lead to serious health issues. Take this quiz to test your bacteria knowledge and learn about healthy forms of bacteria. See more »

Ever since West Nile Virus arrived in the United States, it's been treated as a serious, growing threat. This virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, is potentially deadly -- but what are your chances of contracting it? See more »

Learn about HIV – a life-altering disease that so many people know so little about. See more »

What are the definitions of HIV and AIDS terms? Learn about the symptoms and spreading of HIV and AIDS. See more »

Your body is constantly dealing with microorganisms, its own and those introduced from the outside. Some microorganisms can cause what are called infectious diseases. Learn how the body deals with them. See more »

Report from Taiwan: "Thousands of Taiwanese took to the streets of Taipei to protest the government's decision to lift a six-year ban on imports of some kinds of beef from the U.S. See more »

There are few loftier goals than eradicating a disease. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, but, it's not for lack of trying. Read on to discover more about these efforts and learn about the top 10 eradicable diseases. See more »

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is medical treatment that hasn’t been part of conventional medical practice. Many people with hepatitis C find relief from their symptoms with CAM. See what types of treatments are used. See more »