A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including ...

Researchers at the University of Queensland have identified the first henipavirus in North America. Dr. Rhys Parry from the ...

RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, usually peaks in December and January while infecting the nose, throat and lungs, usually ...

Dr Liz O’Riordan, a breast cancer surgeon and three-time cancer patient, shares the surprising things that raise the risk of ...

This phenomenon is called "viral escape." When a vaccine is widely used, it exerts selective pressure on the virus. The most sensitive strains disappear, while those capable of bypassing immunity have ...

A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates. In late January, two school-age ...

Researchers have identified Camp Hill virus, a type of henipavirus, in shrews in US state of Alabama. This virus, related to the deadly Nipah virus, raises concerns about human transmission and ...

A mysterious virus has emerged in Alabama, stirring unease among health experts. Its origins and potential impact remain ...

UK health officials have confirmed an eighth case of mpox has been detected in the country after being blamed for being ...

One of the most difficult steps in creating diagnostic ... larger bioparticles found in saliva while leaving antibodies and viruses free to flow forward through multiple biosensing chambers.

If you do catch one of these viruses, knowing how to respond can make a big difference in your recovery and prevent spread to others. The most important steps are: Stay home when you’re sick to ...