Although some pathogens are spread through insects or close personal contact, many other diseases are transmitted from human to human more directly - through the air, or through contaminated food a

Measles (Rubeola) is caused by a virus and is very easily passed from person to person.

Basic precautions can lessen threats to your personal security. Use these tips to increase your personal safety while traveling, especially when alone. 

The impact of a winter storm can be severe.

Kidnapping is a real threat to people worldwide, especially personnel or anybody perceived as wielding significant power or wealth.

Civil unrest can range in form from small, organized rallies to large-scale demonstrations and rioting.

Ebola virus disease (EVD), also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often-fatal viral disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees) caused by infection wit

Health authorities in some countries maintain systems to officially notify travelers of health risks at specific destinations.

An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth's surface.

While terrorism can occur at any time around the world, certain places are more prone to terrorist attacks. Take the following precautions when traveling to areas with a history of terrorism.