Black Death Plague in US: A horrific simulation depicted what occurs if you get the bubonic plague. An individual in California tested positive for a type of plague, exactly a month after a person in ...

Plague is often associated with Medieval history and the centuries-old Black Death epidemic, but a recent death in northern Arizona is a troublesome reminder of the flea-borne disease’s lingering hold ...

A biologist leads a team for a prairie dog project to combat fleas with oral medication. Prairie dogs and other rodents have kept plague alive through the centuries, passing it along through fleas.

Paul Gaylord contracted the "medieval" disease while rescuing an infected cat. July 19, 2012— -- Doctors will amputate an Oregon man's fingers and his toes next week, which were ravaged by the ...

What was hygiene like during the Black Death? In the 14th century, the bubonic plague swept through Europe, wiping out as many as 50 million people - or more than half the continent. During this time, ...

A small genetic change makes the bacterium that caused the plague less fatal but possibly more transmissible, allowing for greater disease spread in smaller populations, a study in Science reports.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- In the latest edition of "Here and Now," we examine why Black women have the highest percentage of avoidable deaths in the United States. Joining us to discuss is Dr. Peggy Roberts, ...