They're calling it "silent" because there was less COVID activity than usual this past fall, so many people are unaware that rates have sharply risen over the past two weeks, the most recent data on ...

Dangerous strains of E. coli bacteria can infiltrate the food supply through many different routes, experts explain.

These are PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests - in very basic terms it is searching for the presence of Covid-19 in the ...

Labcorp LH recently announced the commercial availability of its new H5 bird flu molecular test in the United States. The test will help physicians diagnose patients suspected of infection with the ...

Parasitic infection describes the infection of a host with a particular parasite. Parasites are microorganisms that rely on other host organisms for their own survival. Many parasites do not cause ...

Bird flu continues to loom as a global threat. A severe case in Louisiana is the latest development in a series of concerning H5N1 outbreaks.

Discover the latest advancements in vaccines and gain practical tips to protect yourself and your community in this ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be Health and Human Services secretary, recently promised retribution against federal public health employees that could include ...

The study identifies gut microbiome signatures during acute SARS-CoV-2 infection as predictors of long COVID, enhancing ...

This study uncovers the persistence of 22 viruses in human semen, emphasizing the need for updated public health strategies and insights into fertility impacts.

The new administration wants “a break” from infectious disease research to focus on chronic disease. That’s impossible, ...

Researchers present a new therapeutic tool capable of inhibiting the proliferation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. The results open up new perspectives in the fight against this ...