By analyzing ancient DNA, scientists determined when, where and how our ancestors got sick from infectious diseases.

Do you know what green sickness is? What about bronze john, or St. Vitus' dance? Surely you must be familiar with Woolsorter's disease? Actually, these are all old names for diseases and ...

The so-called 'zombie disease' in deer has not led to infections in humans but scientists warn chronic wasting disease is a 'slow-moving disaster' ...

Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of "zombie deer disease" amid fears it may evolve to infect humans. Late last year, experts confirmed Yellowstone National Park’s first case of ...

A Canadian study used "humanized mice" to show CWD can infect humans, but the results might be overstated, according to top researchers in the U.S.

Experimental drug inhibits or prevents diabetic eye disease In mice and human cell models, the drug 32-134D lowered protein levels known to contribute to diabetic macular edema and diabetic ...