U.S. scientists have developed a simple, fast and inexpensive new test for leprosy. The cost of the test means that it is targeted at the poorest countries in the world.
A movie producer agreed to cut a particular scene out of an upcoming animated movie after receiving complaints.
The scene in question contained what was construed as a leprosy joke.
A film trailer for animated adventure “The Pirates! Adventures with Scientists” has received complaints due to the film appearing to make a joke about people suffering from leprosy.
Father Damien cared for lepers on the island of Molokai. This was at a time when the disease was contagious if folks weren't careful. He died of the leprosy. and now more than a century after his death, a date has been set for his canonization.
An outbreak of leprosy in Arkansas is shocking doctors and locals. Experts say the outbreak could burst into an epidemic because it isn't treated through a vaccine, and is transmitted via air.
