Tuberculosis may seem like a historic disease: A scourge of overcrowded, unsanitary European cities of the 19th century, a plot point in La Bohème or Jane Eyre, and an inspiration for mournful ...

Without public health surveillance, officials trying to tackle outbreaks, identify threats and evaluate treatments are working ‘in the darkness of ignorance.’ ...

The tuberculosis epidemic also led to the ... labeled the "the revolt against the whisker." Up until the late 19th century, spitting in public was considered acceptable social behavior in America ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that cases of tuberculosis rose by 13% in 2024, with those experiencing symptoms including night sweats, weight loss and a persistent cough urged ...

By the late 19th century, Colorado and the American Southwest had become famous for the health benefits of a dry, sunny climate. At that time, the only known treatment for tuberculosis (TB ...

Once a feared and incurable disease in Japan, patients with tuberculosis fell for the ... mortality rates in Japan from the last half of 19th century to the first half of the 20th century.

Since January 2024, dozens of tuberculosis cases have been found around Kansas City. TB may seem like a disease of the past—but it’s still with us.