Tickborne Diseases Are On the Rise. Is Climate Change to Blame?

The number of illnesses from mosquito, tick and flea bites more than tripled over a 13-year period, according to a new report.

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A Washington Nurse May Have Exposed Thousands of Patients to Hepatitis C

A hospital is offering free Hepatitis C testing for patients who may have been exposed through an infected nurse

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'Biohacker' Who Injected Himself with DIY Herpes Vaccine Found Dead

The CEO of a biomedical startup who sparked controversy when he injected himself with an untested herpes treatment in front of a live audience in February has died, according to an email sent to Live Science.

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Your Genome May Have Already Been Hacked

On April 25, California law enforcement announced the possible capture of a long-sought serial killer. Shortly after, it was reported that police had used public DNA databases to determine his identity.

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We Could Find Aliens by Spotting Their Satellites

Alien civilizations with technology levels similar to that of Earth could be visible with current instruments, if they've hoisted enough satellites into orbit, a new study suggests.

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Human Bone Reveals How Much Radiation Hiroshima Bomb Released — And It's Staggering

The jawbone of a Hiroshima casualty — belonging to a person who was less than a mile from the bomb's hypocenter — is helping researchers determine how much radiation was absorbed by the bones of the victims.

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Can Your Diet Delay Menopause?

Eating certain foods may be linked to a delayed or hastened onset of menopause, a new study from England finds.

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