The National Institutes of Health held its first "Scientific Freedom Lecture" on the origins of COVID-19, arguing it came from a Chinese lab.

What you need to know: The 2019 guidelines from the World Health Organisation require diagnostic tests to be conducted by trained and supervised personnel to ensure accurate results. Last month, the ...

Nigeria's Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issues a serious meningitis alert for northern states. Urgent, proactive measures are ...

Blueberry scorch virus has been confirmed in central Washington, prompting industry officials to urge growers to test plants and tighten aphid management.

Many pandemic viruses emerged naturally – but there’s one that most likely came from a lab - Research provides benchmark for distinguishing natural outbreaks from scenarios involving lab leaks ...

There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have ...

The cold season is in full swing, throats are scratchy and noses are running. We feel ill and hope it is not the flu. The ...

Health chiefs warn deadly meningitis B strain mutation could be fuelling rapid spread - The Bexsero vaccine used to protect against menB should protect against the strain identified ...

The infection rate of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remained stable on Wednesday, with a total of 42 cases recorded in the Republic of Cyprus, as further cullings were carried out in Dromolaxia, Geri ...

A neurological disease spread by rats and other animals may have become established in San Diego County.