Virus

US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks

Public health experts warn the latest rollback could lead to preventable hospitalizations and deaths.

Infant receiving vaccination (illustration).
Biotech Breakthrough Lets Doctors Track Immunity in Minutes

Rapid pandemic response: Israeli bio-chip instantly maps antibody defense

 A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022.

Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025

 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

Unvaccinated 11-month-old baby dies from measles-related health complications


Chinese doctor who sounded alarm on SARS virus dies at 91

Chinese state media did not report on the passing of the doctor who blew the whistle on the SARS epidemic.

 Dr. Jiang Yanyong

COVID, flu or RSV? How to tell the three common diseases apart

Lots of people suffer from breathing difficulties, coughs, sore throat and fevers – and these could be symptoms of all three of these viruses. So how do you know when to do a COVID test?

A woman blowing her nose into a tissue, possibly after sneeze or while sick

Scientists discover ancient ‘zombie’ viruses in Siberian permafrost

Due to climate change, thawing permafrost is releasing once-frozen ancient organic matter into the modern ecosystem.

An aerial view shows thermokarst lakes outside the town of Chersky in northeast Siberia, August 28, 2007.

Spain says patient does not have Marburg disease

The Marburg virus is believed to have a fatality rate of up to 88% and there are no vaccines or antiviral treatments approved to treat it.

 A health worker burns food waste of Ebola patients at an Ebola treatment center (ETC) in Katwa, near Butembo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, October 5, 2019

Garlic cloves up your nose? This viral trend can be bad for your health

It turns out far too many people shove garlic cloves up their nose to alleviate congestion. Does it work? Maybe. Is it bad for your health? Yes. Here is why you shouldn't do it.

Garlic cloves

Can a fungus actually start a zombie apocalypse?

The video game adapted to a show, The Last of Us, features a fungus that can turn people into zombies. This fungus actually exists.

 Ant infected by Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus

Israeli future lasers can shoot down Iranian drones, like in Ukraine - top defense official

Israel's MAFAT also wants to engineer viruses or germs to detect explosives in the field as part of the process of neutralizing them.

Artistic depiction of how innovative laser defense system would function on the battle field

Moderna says new RSV vaccine 84% effective in older adults

Moderna intends to submit the RSV vaccine for regulatory approval in the first half of 2023.

A sign marks the headquarters of Moderna Therapeutics, which is developing a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 18, 2020

What your booger color says about your health

We all check the tissue after blowing our noses. This guide describes each color of discharge. Is it something to worry about or is it just a simple cold?

 Woman blowing nose (Illustrative)

Four home remedies that actually work for winter illnesses

If you wake up with a stabbing feeling in the throat, this might signal that a virus has reached your throat and will make its presence felt. Here are some remedies to try to relieve a sore throat:

A woman blowing her nose into a tissue, possibly after or sneeze or while sick