An epidemic of some strange illness spread among bats in northeastern U.S. and caused death of thousands of animals. New York state wildlife officials say that this may be fraught with extinction.

Doctors and AIDS activists are warning that an increasing number of simultaneous tuberculosis (TB) and HIV infections has created a deadly co-epidemic that is spreading throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

Blocking transmission of respiratory viruses is an important part of halting spread of disease if an epidemic breaks out. A Cochrane Review has found that good hand-washing with normal soap and water are effective ways of containing respiratory virus epidemics.

Recent findings from study of incentives, decision-making, and influenza epidemics may offer guidance on public health policy.

Officials in South Asia are trying to get food, clean water and medicines to millions of people left stranded or homeless by massive monsoon flooding.

The epidemic rates of chronic disease such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease, as well as cancer and HIV/AIDS in many low-middle income countries, means they are experiencing a greater need for palliative care than most western countries.

A new, highly destructive strain of wheat stem rust is continuing to evolve and has the potential to devastate wheat production worldwide, say plant pathologists with The American Phytopathological Society (APS).

Oriental therapies can help chronically ill people stay strong and reduce stress levels during epidemics, according to research in the April issue of Journal of Clinical Nursing.