Georgia’s hospital for sick and injured sea turtles is busier than ever as it helps treat hundreds of endangered turtles washing ashore with acute…

Over 100,000 nurses nationwide held a day of action yesterday to protest the lack of preparedness, training, and federally enforced safety precautions…

A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine published today highlights the challenges – and dangers – of some Lyme disease diagnoses.

Xiao Liwu made his public debut Thursday at the San Diego Zoo. Fans crowded around the exhibit, their camera lenses extended, hoping to catch a glimpse of…

WGBH science reporter Heather Goldstone hosted a panel of experts to take a closer look at the growing public health threat of Lyme disease and how to…

Boston Children’s Hospital says it is treating four patients for muscle weakness or paralysis similar to nine cases reported in Colorado, and they are…

A scientist in Woods Hole is using new technology to explore an ancient Greek shipwreck site to see what other secrets it may reveal.WGBH News Science…

New England’s cod fishermen are struggling with drastically reduced catch allowances. A new report says the fish are disappearing anyway.In 2012, fishery…

The US Food and Drug Administration, responding to growing concerns that a host of tests for illnesses from cancer to Lyme disease may be inaccurately…

This story was originally published July 31, 2014.Thousands of tests on the market take advantage of a legal loophole that exempts them from requirements…