It seems like every other week there is another virus or ominous-sounding acronym making headlines. This week, it's human metapneumovirus or hMPV. Fortunately, hMPV is not a new pathogen. It's a ...

Few viruses are as widespread – and sometimes misunderstood – as the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It’s so common that most of us – up to 80% – will encounter it at some point in our lives, often ...

A type of virus thought to be a 'mere curiosity' is plentiful in one common bacteria, and possibly others, a research team has found. The discovery improves understanding of how viruses work and could ...

Influenza is an infectious disease of the mouth, nose and upper airways caused by a flu virus. In Europe, during the 15th and 16th centuries, people believed flu epidemics were influenced by the ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus or HMPV, a common but lesser-known respiratory virus, surged in the U.S. this spring. Here's what to know about symptoms and transmission. It seems like every other week ...

Some experts say that nearly all sexually active people may contract human papillomavirus (HPV) within months to a few years of becoming sexually active. HPV is a group of viruses that can cause skin ...

As cases of COVID-19 and the common cold rise across the country, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to lower ...