West Nile Virus: Infected Mosquitoes on the Rise
This week the Massachusetts Department of Public Health raised the statewide risk level for West Nile virus from low to moderate.
West Nile Virus Spreads in U.S., Kills Woman in Iowa
There is no vaccine to prevent infection, and there are no medications to treat the virus in people.
Scientists Are Releasing Mosquitoes to Stop Dengue
The mosquitoes were infected with a unique bacteria.
Scientists Slash Disease-spreading Mosquitoes in Trial
One of the world's most dangerous pests, this mosquito species infects millions with disease around the world each year.
Engineered Mosquitoes to Fight Malaria
To date, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated more than $2 billion towards fighting malaria.
Mosquito Spit May Alter Your Immune System for Days
Mosquito saliva may be increasing the severity of diseases.
World Malaria Day 2018: Facts and Symptoms
Hundreds of thousands of people still die of the ancient disease every year.
Keep Bugs Away by Training Mosquitoes to Fear You
It turns out, shoo'ing flies away can work as a natural repellent.
EPA Approves Killer Mosquitoes to Stop Harmful Diseases
Pitting mosquitoes against mosquitoes just might work.
New Rap Video Details Mosquito Prevention Tips
Six people have died from West Nile virus in Los Angeles County this year.
Texas and U.S. Air Force Fight Post-Harvey Mosquitoes
Aerial spraying of insecticides should help to kill the bugs, but officials caution residents to stay inside during spraying.
Zika Virus Mosquitoes Found in Long Beach
Authorities have warned residents to watch out for mosquito bites and clean out pet bowls as the Aedes aegypti species breeds in stagnant water.
Florida Sperm Donations May Contain Zika Virus
The CDC has warned people to avoid using sperm from three Florida counties.
What Diseases Could Plague Us in 2017?
Which diseases are likely to get the attention of Zika and Ebola in 2017?
Florida Finds Local Mosquitoes With Zika
Florida officials on Thursday said they have trapped the first mosquitoes that tested positive for the Zika virus in the Miami area.
Bacteria Might Be Our Best Bet for Stopping Zika
Research shows that Wolbachia—one of nature's most successful land-based bacteria, prevents female mosquitoes from transmitting common viruses.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Could Fight Zika
When the modified bugs mate with female mosquitoes, the offspring won't survive to adulthood.
Killer Fungus Destroys Zika Mosquitoes From the Inside
The fungus can penetrate Aedes aegypti larvae when suspended in water.
Study Finds Link Between Autism, Mosquito Spraying
Professor says more research is needed to know whether the higher rate of autism is due to spraying itself or higher exposure to mosquito-borne illnesses.
Zika Poses a Threat to at Least 50 Cities in the U.S.
A report suggests Americans should brace themselves for the potential transmission of the mosquito-borne virus this summer, especially along the East Coast and the South.
Zika Sexual Transmissions More Common Than First Though
Problems linked to the virus are now found in children, teenagers and older adults.
New Evidence For a Zika-Microcephaly Connection
Researchers from the U.S. and Brazil say they will have enough evidence by the spring to confirm the outbreak is behind a sharp increase in birth defects.
Zika Virus: British Olympians 'Scared and Daunted'
British Olympians are reported to be worried about the disease with the Rio Olympics approaching.
Mosquito Trap Uses Human Scent as Bait
The solar-powered device seduces the insects using a cocktail of human odors and carbon dioxide.
Zika-Linked Microcephaly a 'Public Health Emergency'
The WHO says it is taking immediate action to expedite research on the causal relationship between the outbreak of the virus and the growing rate of infant birth defects in Brazil.
Zika May Spread in the U.S. as Weather Warms
The mosquito-born virus has been linked to brain damage in thousands of babies in Brazil.
Zika May Become a Presence in U.S.
The CDC is developing a plan to track cases of this mosquito-borne illness.
Zika Virus Is Spreading Outside Brazil
The newest mosquito-borne virus causes a wretched, painful illness and potential birth defects.