It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S.

Cases of a highly contagious stomach virus are on the rise in Illinois and the Midwest, and health officials are warning people to take extra precautions as numbers could be even higher than reported ...

Viruses are everywhere in wastewater treatment plants, quietly interacting with bacteria as sewage is cleaned and reused.

Scientists are uncovering a new possibility behind long COVID’s stubborn symptoms: hidden infections that awaken or emerge alongside SARS-CoV-2. Evidence is mounting that viruses like Epstein-Barr and ...

A common virus carried by most humans could trigger lupus, offering new clues for preventing and treating this dangerous ...

Uncommon illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites fall under the category of rare infectious diseases. These illnesses are often caused by unique pathogens that affect very few ...

Researchers hail new trial as ‘important step forward’ in protecting vulnerable populations against fatal virus ...

The Connecticut Department of Public Health today said it has confirmed a case of measles in a Fairfield County child who is ...

People may use the term “viral heart disease” to describe viral myocarditis. This refers to when a viral infection causes inflammation of heart muscle tissue. Inflammation is the body’s natural ...

Infectious diseases are hitting homeless populations especially hard. This is a Kaiser Health News story. Jennifer Millar keeps trash bags and hand sanitizer near her tent, and she regularly pours ...

The federal vaccine advisory committee has recommended changes to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule, which could result in ...