Severe covid and flu infections may raise the risk of developing lung cancer years later, researchers at the University of Virginia said. A study conducted in both mice and humans showed that subjects ...

A long-running debate in vaccine design revolves around whether a vaccine should be optimized to prevent the virus from replicating inside an infected host or prevent the virus from transmitting to ...

“When I hear someone say, ‘Oh my god, it’s March or April and I have the flu,’ my answer usually is, you may look like you have the flu, you may act like you have the flu, but you have human ...

Lingering inflammation from viruses like COVID-19 or HIV can take a lasting toll on the brain. New research shows exactly how specific immune system imbalances lead to memory lapses and slowed ...

Orthohantaviruses, such as the Puumala virus, are widespread in Europe, causing flu-like illnesses and severe kidney damage in those infected. It is increasingly considered a zoonotic threat.

Cold, flu and COVID may get the most attention, but a lesser-known, highly contagious virus is taking the West Coast by storm ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel warning for Americans headed to the Seychelles over an outbreak of chikungunya diseasre virus. The CDC’s Level 2 travel ...

As global concern grows over a rare, deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India, the Texas Department of State Health Services is evaluating potential risk to the state. So far, two cases have been ...

Scott Gottlieb is a former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. He serves on the boards of Pfizer and United Health Care. When I was 33, I discovered a squishy lump beneath my left arm.

An infection with Epstein-Barr virus is a nonevent for most people. But for a subset, the virus can contribute to chronic conditions and cancer, and genes may play a role in that risk. When you ...

In January 2026, India reported two new cases of the Nipah virus in the West Bengal area. One of the patients is reportedly showing signs of improvement, while the other is receiving critical care.

Share on Pinterest Despite the recent outbreak in India, health experts suggest the Nipah virus is an unlikely candidate for a global pandemic. Image credit: CharlesGibson/Getty Images Two new cases ...