Mosquitoes are not just a buzzing summertime nuisance; they can carry serious diseases like West Nile virus, malaria, and Zika. In recent months, the US has seen an unusual spike in the mosquito-borne ...

Hi, it’s Riley in DC. In the wake of a CDC health alert about the increased risk of dengue infection in the US, I want to share some tips for spotting and treating “breakbone fever.” More on that, but ...

More than 3 million cases of dengue fever have been reported in the Americas this year with over 882 in the United States, according to the CDC. This is the second highest annual rate in the Americas ...

From repellent to yard cleanup: There are simple ways to protect yourself from dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. (Getty Images) As cases rise around the world, U.S. health officials are ...

The world’s first single-dose vaccine to prevent dengue fever has been approved for licensure in one of the largest countries ...

Dengue virus is the most common mosquito-spread virus globally, but generally relatively rare in the continental United States. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this ...

Florida health officials are now issuing warnings for a rise in cases of dengue fever in South Florida. Eleven locally-acquired cases of the disease have been found in Broward County and Miami-Dade ...

"There is garbage all over the place that isn't being getting rid of, which means there is a lot of standing water, and ...

What causes dengue fever and how does it affect people? Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by one of the four dengue virus serotypes. It is primarily transmitted by the Aedes ...

The Pasadena Public Health Department is reporting the first local case of dengue not related to travel in Los Angeles County. What is dengue? It is a viral infection spread to people through the bite ...