Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a rapid test that quickly detects hepatitis C, but insurance ...

A 2022 study estimates that at-home flu tests have a sensitivity of about 63% if the test is performed within 72 hours of ...

A new rapid test for hepatitis C could help identify many more patients who could be cured of the deadly disease, but its use ...

Public health officials have added cottage cheese, sour cream and baby formula to the list of items tested for bird flu after an outbreak among dairy cows. At a Wednesday news conference, ...

Routine use of rapid respiratory virus testing in the emergency department (ED) appears to show limited benefit among patients with signs and symptoms of acute respiratory infection (ARI), according ...

RSV is short for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a virus that can cause respiratory infections in your lungs, nose, and throat. It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s ...

As Omicron spreads, some experts are calling for a switch to saliva-based tests, which may detect infections days earlier than nasal swabs do. By Emily Anthes Jan. 20, 2022: This article was updated ...

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at [email protected] with the ...

Virus-built silver appears much more effective against bacteria than commercial silver. In A Nutshell Lab safety tests showed ...

DALLAS — West Nile Virus peaks in the U.S. from mid-August to early September, but mosquitos are already testing positive for the virus around North Texas. Four locations in three counties have ...