Barr virus—but new research reveals how it can hijack immune cells, sparking a chronic disease that attacks the body from ...

Shingles can be a very painful experience that affects around one in four adults in their lifetime. The infection, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which also ...

One of the most common viruses in the world could be the cause of lupus, an autoimmune disease with wide-ranging symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday. Until now, lupus was somewhat ...

The Zika virus has plagued humans since its identification in 1947, but now, scientists are harnessing its ability to damage cells to fight a different foe: cancer. In a new study published Jan. 9 in ...

TAMPA, Fla. — 'Tis the season... for increased sickness. The winter and holiday season is typically when more people get sick, particularly with respiratory viruses such as the flu, RSV and COVID-19.

We might be a step closer to curing HIV, as researchers have developed a way to knock out a version of the virus lurking in the body. Using something called an HIV-like particle (HLP)—which are dead ...

Common virus found in most people can trigger lupus, study reveals - It is unclear why nine out of 10 lupus patients are ...

Here is all about common throat infections in winter, their early signs, causes, and simple home remedies to soothe a sore ...

Researchers used a bacteriophage, a bacteria-killing virus found in a pond, to cure a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection a patient contracted in his chest after open heart surgery, according to a case ...