It wasn't too long ago that in the world of infectious diseases, it seemed like COVID-19 was all anyone was talking about. It ...

With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to ...

The COVID pandemic is ongoing, but scientists are on alert for any pathogen that might lead to another global outbreak of ...

Disease X, Covid and measles continue to concern scientists and doctors, and they've been named among the 11 most dangerous ...

Disease X is an as-yet-unknown infection that has the potential to cause large outbreaks or even a pandemic - and it's among ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and other seasonal viruses are on the rise across the northern hemisphere in early 2025 ...

Dec. 18, 2024 — New research shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's immune response to microorganisms. During the lockdown, inflammation level ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) had previously dubbed unknown pathogens as Disease X, and it was included in its own priority list of diseases that needed urgent research. It's most recently ...

HMPV is similar to the common cold for most people. Symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose, coughing, shortness of breath, ...