As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots against the deadly mosquito-borne disease.

While researchers gain new insights into the transmission of Buruli ulcer in Australia, public health specialists in Africa are working to engage traditional healers. Sophie Cousins reports.

An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and have identified a unique protein essential for its survival and transmission, which offers a promising ...

The team calculated that the mosquitos likely developed their “ anthropophily ”—their taste for human blood—at a point some 2 ...

Not all mosquitoes are to blame, however. Every bloodsucking malaria vector comes from those within the group Anopheles leucosphyrus, which encompasses a comparatively small portion of the planet’s ...

The most dangerous animal to humans? You’ve probably encountered it. In fact, you’ve probably been attacked by it. And now ...

From summer evenings to global disease prevention, mosquito repellents are a daily defense for billions of people, yet until ...

The first case was identified earlier in February on Maui. Both affected individuals were exposed to the virus while ...

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases in the state for 2026 to two. The first case was identified ...

Mosquitoes thrive in warm, humid climates. As global temperatures rise and storms are " super-charged " by burning oil, gas, and coal, mosquito habitats can expand. Vector-borne diseases are now on ...

Winter weather and amount of precipitation may have an impact on the tick and mosquito activity during spring and summer ...