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From quinine to amputation, medicine on the prairie could be brutal.

Let’s take a look at the different processes for creating life-saving vaccines for multiple diseases.

Two of Roald Dahl’s books are dedicated to his daughter, Olivia, who died from measles complications in 1962.

Hypochondriacs beware.

Despite the statistics showing your odds of survival, many people still have these phobias.

This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.

Colorado residents are spotting rabbits with bizarre horn-like growths.

Tempting though it may be, sipping from a hose is inviting a whole lot of health problems.

A household item that retails for less than $5 can provide a good first-line preventive measure against tick-borne illnesses.

Swimming in lakes (or any wild water) has its risks. When in doubt, check local advisories and trust your senses. And if the water looks or smells off, you might have better luck sticking to land.

Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe from the rodent-borne viral disease.

If you’re in a high-risk group, you may want to consider getting a booster for full protection against measles.

Avian influenza is causing top grocery chains to put restrictions on egg purchases.

Before the measles vaccine, there were between 3 and 4 million cases in the U.S. per year. Now, it’s less than 500.

Tuberculosis may seem like a historic malady, but it’s still the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Here’s what you need to know about its past and current outbreaks.

Spoiler alert: They’re still around.

Like clockwork, flu viruses seem to strike more people in winter than in any other season—and there are several reasons for that.

Researchers discovered a parasitic fungus that controls spiders‘ behavior, akin to the zombie ant fungus.

From January 27, 1925 until February 2, 20 mushers and 150 dogs heroically transported desperately needed diphtheria antitoxin to the remote town of Nome, Alaska, saving countless lives in the process. But the event wasn’t without controversy.