Virus
Ebola returns: 5 things most people still don't know about the virus
The Ebola outbreak in Africa and several other locations around the world is once again raising global concern, but experts explain that the real risk is very different from what people think.
Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
All 26 people under observation for hantavirus in France tested negative, health minister says
US minor catches swine flu at agriculture fair - first case this year
Since 2005, there have been 37 cases of swine flu in the US, WHO said, and 512 globally.
Israeli scientists say viruses can beat bacteria that resist antibiotics
The study paves the way for future clinical trials and encourages further exploration of phage therapy as an alternative and auxiliary approach against antibiotic-resistant infections.
Could being infected with this virus lead to Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the sheath of nerve cell extensions.
Rare case of co-infection: Avian flu and COVID can lead to pneumonia
This case highlights the significance of accurate diagnosis and timely treatment for co-infections involving respiratory viruses.
Revolutionizing infectious disease treatment: A breakthrough in personalized medicine
A Tel Aviv University ‘breakthrough’ discovery could lead to personalized medicine for infectious diseases.
Source of Poland bird flu outbreak among cats remains elusive
While traces of the virus were later found on raw meat eaten by one of the cats, it remains unclear if that is how the cat was infected.
Can a kiss on the lips be fatal for babies?
An expert and mother from Tiny Hearts Education, a company that provides infant care education, explained kisses can cause babies to die thanks to neonatal herpes.
Is your child suffering from stomach pain? Here’s what could be causing it
Kids often complain about stomach pain. In most cases, it's caused by a virus but sometimes, recurrent attacks are symptomatic of other diseases.
'Zombie viruses': Ancient diseases climate change will bring back - explainer
A look at four "zombie" viruses from ancient times set to come out of the permafrost, and one other hidden disease proven to be deadly for humans.
Scientists find evidence of the bubonic plague in Bronze Age England - study
Researchers were able to demonstrate that the plague was present in England well before the widely-known Black Plague outbreak of the Middle Ages.
