Understanding how infectious diseases spread is crucial for public safety, according to Dr. Sameer Bhati. Diseases transmit through air, direct/indirect contact, vectors, and contaminated food/water.

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To stop the spread of an infectious disease like measles, you don’t have to vaccinate everyone. But you do have to vaccinate many. Just how many? To let you discover for yourself, we simulated an ...

New Jersey health officials report that Lyme disease has been detected in all 21 counties throughout the state. As of Wednesday, 3,842 cases of the tick-borne illness have been reported statewide, ...

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are ineffective against the norovirus. Hand-washing is the best way to prevent it.

Though Lyme disease receives the most attention, there are numerous tick-borne illnesses that pose significant health risks. In fact, the United States is home to approximately 20, some of which can ...

The benefits of walking are well documented, from improved mood to better cardiovascular health, weight management, stronger muscles and more. Walking is such an effective way to move your body that ...