Viral Infection Stories
Being able to tell the difference between the flu and a common cold could mean the difference between a quick recovery and serious complications.
Mumps is making a comeback on college campuses, despite being nearly eradicated in previous years.
New research suggests there may be an evolutionary advantage for viruses to go easier on women than men.
The quality of care at different hospitals varies greatly across the United States.
Polluted air may be hurting humans, but it's likely helping bacteria fight off our antibiotics.
A dating app for sperm donors, a penis that was twice bitten, and a 70-year-old first-time mom — these just scratch the surface of the most bizarre medical stories of 2016.
Dry eye sounds like a mild, albeit irritating, ailment, but it can become serious if not treated.
Neglected tropical diseases are not very well known, but are responsible for many cases of painful and debilitating illness throughout the world.
It’s not just your imagination — you really do always get sick in the winter.
The dirt in our own backyards could hold the key to curing all sorts of diseases, and scientists need your help to find them.
It's the season of norovirus, the number one cause for stomach sickness in America. Here's what you need to know about the virus.
People above the age of 60 and other groups are at higher risk of developing shingles, a painful skin condition caused by a chickenpox-related virus.