Some viruses mutate more rapidly than others. Learn more about why that is and what that means for your health.

With the arrival of winter, the Dominican Republic has seen a significant increase in respiratory viruses, especially influenza A and B, which cause the flu. Given this situation, the question arises: ...

A nasty, highly contagious virus is spreading across the country ahead of the holiday season — and it’s not the flu or Covid.

Cold and flu season typically happen during the fall and winter. Though it comes around every year, there's still a lot of confusion about viruses, vaccines and how to avoid getting sick. Experts and ...

If you’ve noticed more people calling in sick lately, you’re not imagining things. The US is currently battling what health experts are calling a quad-demic, with four major illnesses spreading ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Since the start of the year, the region has seen a spread of viruses and other respiratory illnesses. Western Massachusetts residents are currently seeing a spike of cases in ...

The footprint of death (also referred to as FOOD in the study) may help guide the immune cells to the exact spot to clear ...

Norovirus is a vomiting bug that can spread through contaminated food or water. It’s important to wash your hands thoroughly, as hand sanitizer alone cannot prevent the spread. According to the World ...

A study uncovers the viral gene that lets bird flu beat fever, reshaping surveillance strategies as H5N1 continues to spread.

The _Aedes_ mosquito is a vector of several viral diseases, including eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, and West Nile fever. Lee Haines, CC BY-ND Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with ...

The movement of people can also spread pathogens to new regions. Different countries need to co-ordinate a response as ...