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

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.

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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 that could be to blame. Cases of human metapneumovirus, known as HMPV, are ...

The introduction of highly effective direct-acting antivirals has transformed the HCV treatment landscape, enabling cure ...

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 ...

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

Two international studies, a clinical trial led by the University of Oxford and University of Utrecht, and a qualitative ...

The odor and discharge are strongly suggestive of a bacterial sinus infection. COVID infections, like all viral infections, ...