Hansen’s disease, also called leprosy, is treatable today – and that’s partly thanks to a curious tree and the work of a pioneering young scientist in the 1920s. Centuries prior to her discovery, ...

Nine cases of people with Hansen’s disease — also known as leprosy — have been reported in Florida so far this year, and all were linked to contact with armadillos, according to a WTLV report. The ...

No, the CDC has not issued a travel advisory for Florida over rising leprosy cases, despite the surge in Google searches ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Tours of Kalaupapa will reopen in late September 2025 after a five-year pandemic closure. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The ...

There are more cases of Hansen’s disease reported in Brazil than any other nation besides India. Even though the disease is highly prevalent, scientists are developing new studies to map out its ...

Hansen’s Disease, more commonly known as leprosy, is a chronic disease that can lead to physical impairment. Today it exists in over 100 countries, and while the infection is treatable, access to ...

As we commemorate World Leprosy Day on January 25, 2026, I am reflecting on the fact that this year marks the 25th anniversary of my appointment as ...

In the dry, windswept valleys of Northern Chile, two ancient skeletons are changing how scientists understand the history of a disease that has long carried both medical and cultural weight. Their ...

In northern Chile, two men were buried nearly 4,000 years ago. Now, their well-preserved bones have revealed something unexpected: the genetic traces of Mycobacterium lepromatosis, one of the bacteria ...

One of the world’s oldest diseases has an even more complex history than expected. Research out today reveals that a form of leprosy was stalking people in the Americas long before Europeans arrived.