Eight tell-tale symptoms of the bug and how to avoid catching it A FLU ‘copy cat’ virus is sweeping through the nation, experts warn. The bug causes similar symptoms to a flu infection, such as a ...

Of all the pathogens that have plagued humanity, few are as notorious and persistent as influenza. Its Houdini-like ability to regularly slip the shackles of vaccine- or infection-induced immunity, ...

Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now. By Dani Blum The flu constantly morphs and mutates. Often, it surprises researchers a little. This year, the virus ...

Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales. Scientists flew drones equipped with special kit through the exhaled droplets, or "blows", made when ...

A new virus sweeping the globe is worse than Covid with similar symptoms including a sore throat and shortness of breath. Adenovirus is "heartier than other viruses" and spreading rapidly, with one ...

Researchers discovered a hidden molecular “switch” that herpes viruses rely on to invade cells. By combining AI, simulations, and lab experiments, they identified and altered a single amino acid that ...

Jewish Sen. Jacky Rosen lifted her hold on Admiral Kevin Lunday’s confirmation after the offending language was removed. After renewed objections from Jewish groups, the U.S. Coast Guard again removed ...

Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading quickly. At the same time, fewer people are getting flu ...

A suburban Chicago school district transitioned to remote learning due to illnesses and a hospital issued a warning after "dozens of cases" of a highly contagious and hard to kill stomach virus were ...

'Tis the season of vigorous handwashing and using copious amounts of hand sanitizer as Americans try to avoid getting sick before the holidays. Health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Doctors across the country say flu season has arrived earlier than usual and is hitting people — mainly kids, so far — especially hard. “I don’t think I ever remember seeing it this severe, this soon, ...