A respiratory virus is spiking in multiple states right now. You’ve likely never heard of it - If you’re older than five, the ...

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A rise in human metapneumovirus is causing concern in New Jersey, mimicking cold symptoms but posing risks for infants and seniors. Health experts stress hygiene and staying home when sick.

Mycobacterial diseases, including tuberculosis (TB), leprosy, and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections, continue to impose a substantial global ...

Bacteria and the viruses that infect them are perpetually at war. Their deadly clashes push both kinds of microbes to evolve ...

New research suggests shingles infections may increase the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Scientists believe ...

You may be sick with what feels like a nasty cold or a case of the flu, but there’s another, lesser-known respiratory virus ...

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 ...

Foamy viruses (FVs) are a unique group of retroviruses that have co-evolved with their animal hosts for hundreds of millions of years. Unlike other retroviruses, FVs are generally considered ...

What is meningitis B? Symptoms, vaccine and what to avoid after two die in Kent - Warnings to be vigilant for signs of ...