Tackling a common childhood virus could open the door to preventing bladder cancer, according to new research.

A pediatric emergency medicine physician reveals the symptoms you should be watching for—and the four viruses responsible.

A doctor investigates the rise of “fake diseases” conditions that spread online faster than any real virus. The video breaks down how social media, self-diagnosis, and misinformation have blurred the ...

This time of year, there are a number of viruses doing the rounds, and it can be hard to dodge the dreaded flu or common cold. If you are unlucky enough to get struck down with illness, you will ...

Nearly all adults carry Epstein–Barr virus—but new research reveals how it can hijack immune cells, sparking a chronic disease that attacks the body from within. This colorized transmission electron ...

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 protein, reverse transcriptase, has become an essential tool for making DNA copies of RNA.

For decades, newborns in the U.S. have been given the hepatitis B vaccine. This could change. A CDC vaccine advisory panel ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Creator Vince Gilligan, the clever mind that brought us "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," ...