A new vaccine that boosts immunity against tuberculosis (TB) has been shown to be effective in pioneering pre-clinical trials.

When J D Harris (1833–84) began studying medicine in 1863, there were few African American doctors whose paths he could follow. The first university-trained African American physician, James McCune ...

A new vaccine that boosts immunity against tuberculosis (TB) has been shown to be effective in pioneering pre-clinical trials ...

Cook County will begin a three-year plan to demolish dozens of buildings at the Oak Forest Hospital site spead over 153 acres ...

Between the end of Roman antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages, laws appeared in both the Codex Theosianus and the ...

Tuberculosis may seem like a historic malady, but it’s still the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Here’s what you need ...

The state of Kansas is dealing with a large tuberculosis outbreak ... It was common in the 18th and 19th centuries, and vaccines are still given in some countries outside of the United States ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that cases of tuberculosis rose by 13% in 2024, with those experiencing symptoms including night sweats, weight loss and a persistent cough urged ...

Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body. It;s transmitted through the air when someone with TB coughs ...

Health officials are raising the alarm over a large and ongoing tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kansas. According to data from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the cases have ...

A colorized X-ray of a patient's chest shows lesions (tubercles, pink) caused by tuberculosis (TB ... and even “the robber of youth.” A century and a half ago, TB was essentially a death ...

A wave of tuberculosis cases hitting the Kansas City, Kansas, metro area has caused dozens of illnesses and at least two deaths, according to the state health department. Cases related to the ...