As COVID-19 testing becomes less routine, official case numbers can make outbreaks look smaller than they really are.

Federal prosecutors have charged Georgia state Rep. Dexter Sharper with making false statements to collect $13,825 in ...

The CDC's Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program surpassed one million participants, aiding early detection of health ...

Years after wastewater surveillance gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists in Brownsville continue using the method to track ...

Six viral diseases — including COVID-19, the flu and norovirus — have been found at high concentrations in Lawrence wastewater as Kansas communities face peak flu season.

Early microbiome intelligence can help producers move from reactive firefighting to proactive flock management, claims ...

Public health is a key component of a thriving community.  A new way to gauge illnesses could alert healthcare providers even ...

A massive pipe rupture has sent sewage spilling into the Potomac River. The spill of about 40 million gallons of sewage a day ...

As the US looks set to lose its measles elimination status, scientists turn to wastewater tracking to limit outbreaks.

Colorado is among the top five states with the most flu activity in the country, with doctor’s visits for flu-like illness at ...

The 19th reports that some parents are concerned about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becoming Secretary of Health and Human Services, due to his history of anti-vaccine views.

Introduction: Rapid detection of infectious disease agents is crucial for timely public health responses. Wastewater and environmental surveillance (WES) offers a complementary approach by detecting ...