Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. Although it's often thought of as a disease of the past, tuberculosis is still found ...

TB is an airborne disease with a long history, now primarily treated with antibiotics, but drug resistance remains a challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic led to underdiagnosis and increased TB mortality, ...

Has the recent Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas got you worried about catching TB? Learn about the top symptoms to look out for and explore some tips on how to stop the spread. Taylor Leamey wrote ...

THAT INFORMATION RIGHT NOW AT CNBC.COM. RIGHT NOW, KANSAS IS FACING ONE OF THE LARGEST TUBERCULOSIS OUTBREAKS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, WITH CASES CONFIRMED IN WYANDOTTE AND JOHNSON COUNTIES. KMBC NINE ...

Disseminated tuberculosis is a type of tuberculosis (TB) where mycobacteria spread via blood to other organs beyond the lungs. It can cause severe multiple-organ damage in the absence of early ...

When most of us think of serious diseases that kill millions of people, the ones that come to mind are often the ones that get the most attention: cancer, COVID-19, heart disease and diabetes. But a ...

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s most persistent infectious diseases, affecting millions annually despite significant medical advances. This bacterial infection primarily targets the lungs but ...

Yolo County officials traced contacts after a TB case surfaced at Cache Creek Casino. California saw 2,100 TB cases in 2024, with a rising mortality rate of 14%. Health agencies stress screening and ...