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 ...

A confirmed case of tuberculosis at a Joliet high school earlier this week was the second in the Chicago area this month, leaving many to wonder if they should be cautious about the disease often ...

Kansas City has been at the center of an ongoing tuberculosis outbreak, bringing the disease back into the spotlight. Around 67 active cases have been confirmed since the start of 2025, and nearly 400 ...

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 ...

A highly contagious and potentially deadly disease is seeing sharp upticks—and that's in addition to the measles outbreak we're dealing with already. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that ...

Tuberculosis can silently affect male fertility by damaging reproductive organs, leading to reduced sperm health and potential infertility. Early recognition of subtle symptoms like testicular pain or ...

An outbreak struck a San Francisco high school, but the Bay Area has a long history as epicenter of tuberculosis in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After an active case of tuberculosis was detected in the Sacramento area, you may be wondering about your risks of contracting the ...

In Johnson County, Iowa, the number of tuberculosis cases has increased in recent years — and so has the cost of containing it. The cost of contact tracing and surveillance, traveling each day to ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A case of tuberculosis occurred at the freshman/sophomore campus at Waukegan High School, officials said. The Lake County Health Department said a person was recently diagnosed with ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A case of tuberculosis was recorded at a Portland-area middle school this week, and the news has sparked concerns among local families. “I thought we got rid of it. Why go ...

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 ...