A particularly infectious subvariant of influenza is keeping emergency room numbers high and causing especially severe ...

Researchers believe mosquitoes in a part of Brazil where they would once have targeted a wide variety of creatures to feed on ...

Ushikuvirus is a newly identified giant virus that infects amoebas, adding to a growing group of oversized viruses that scientists believe may have played an important role in the emergence of complex ...

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A study finds that diverse flowers sometimes increase virus spread among bees, challenging assumptions about biodiversity, ...

A new study shows that viruses in wild bees are closely linked to the flowers they visit and the availability of floral ...

A new flu strain has been detected, with the variant dubbed influenza A subclade K. How severe is the strain and does the ...

The immune system’s reaction to the common Epstein-Barr virus can ultimately damage the brain and contribute to multiple ...

More measles cases are likely after three unvaccinated children tested positive for the highly contagious virus earlier this ...

Symptoms released as UKHSA officials explain what people should do to avoid infection after 47 per cent increase in serious ...

After reporting was delayed due to the holidays, new CDC data shows the flu is spreading, with 33,000 people hospitalized ...

Scientists have discovered hidden viruses in whales and orcas, revealing a secret side of ocean life no one had seen before.