Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. Although it's often thought of as a disease of the past, tuberculosis is still found ...

Has the recent Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas got you worried about catching TB? Learn about the top symptoms to look out for and explore some tips on how to stop the spread. Taylor Leamey wrote ...

Disseminated tuberculosis is a type of tuberculosis (TB) where mycobacteria spread via blood to other organs beyond the lungs. It can cause severe multiple-organ damage in the absence of early ...

Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs. However, TB-causing bacteria can lead to pus collecting in the tissues. This is known as an abscess. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is often perceived as a disease that affects only the lungs, but the reality is far more complex and concerning. On World Tuberculosis Day 2026, experts are urging people to look ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious condition which is capable of attacking not only lung but also other body parts. The fact that the bacteria can stay in the body years in an inactive state or latent ...

When most of us think of serious diseases that kill millions of people, the ones that come to mind are often the ones that get the most attention: cancer, COVID-19, heart disease and diabetes. But a ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that attacks the lungs, though it can affect almost any body area. Two types of tests can identify a TB infection, but how often you should get a ...

Tuberculosis typically manifests through three main symptoms which include persistent coughing and fever and weight loss. However, not all TB infections behave this way. The body holds latent ...