viruses
Measles outbreak surges 360% with 483 cases in 21 states — most coming from Texas
Measles cases exploded in the southwest this week, with more than 483 cases confirmed in 21 states, the CDC said Friday.
US egg farmers worry fight against bird flu is unwinnable as experts consider vaccinations
“Right now, we’re fighting this virus with at least one, if not two, arms tied behind our back. And the vaccine can be a huge hammer in our toolbox.”
Flu surges to 15-year-high in US — as NYC sees largest number of cases in 5 years
The CDC estimated there have been 24 million cases of the flu so far this season, leading to 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths.
Can a virus finally clear your acne? New skincare 'infects' bacteria that causes pimples — and it's backed by Ryan Reynolds
Phyla, a new skincare brand backed by Ryan Reynolds and Shiseido, uses natural phage technology to clear up pimples.
Flu rates are surging across the US except in these 5 states — see where people are most at risk
The CDC estimated there have been at least 5.3 million illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations and 2,700 deaths (including 11 children) from flu this season, as of Dec. 28.
The norovirus survival pack you should buy before you get sick, according to an infectious disease doc
An infectious disease specialist told The Post what to buy and keep in your home in preparation for a stomach bug as cases surge in the US.
I’m a nurse – 5 ways cold weather can make you sick
Does cold weather actually make you sick? There's some truth behind the old wives' tale, says Purdue University nursing professor Libby Richards. She shares five reasons dropping temperatures might lead...
Canadian teen in critical condition with deadly bird flu
Canada’s National Microbiology Lab confirmed the presumptive prognosis after testing genomic sequencing, officials said.
Conn. dad dies from rare virus he caught in his own backyard – sparking a dire warning with cases on the rise
"I'm not joking when I say your life can change in the blink of an eye, because that was what happened to us," his grieving daughter said.
600 viruses found on showerheads and toothbrushes in 'wild' new study — but it's not all bad
You may need a shower after hearing the results of this eye-opening research.
What is Marburg virus? Outbreak has the WHO on high alert
Marburg virus disease has killed 11 people and sickened 25 others in Rwanda, which declared an outbreak on Sept. 27.
New York resident with state’s first case of mosquito-borne EEE virus in nearly a decade has died
The case was the first instance of EEE in New York since 2015.
NY resident tests positive for potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus
The last time there was a human case of eastern equine encephalitis in New York state was 2015.
Virus that can cause polio-like symptoms in children spiking in US
Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) can lead to acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), which can cause weakness or paralysis, typically in kids.
Person infected with bird flu had no contact with animals -- here's why experts are concerned
The patient is the 14th person to contract the virus in the US in 2024.
Researchers discover 'extremely cheap and simple' way to shorten children's colds by 2 days
"Children have up to 10 to 12 upper respiratory tract infections, what we refer to as colds, per year, which have a big impact on them and their families," explained...
Father of 4 fighting for life after getting 3 mosquito viruses from one bite: 'It could happen to anybody'
A New Hampshire father is fighting for his life after contracting three separate viruses from a single mosquito bite.
Dozens of NJ residents sickened with dengue fever as CDC warns of deadly virus
At least 41 New Jersey residents have come down with the dengue virus, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recent health alert warning of a record-breaking number of...
Docs reveal how to avoid dreaded 'festival flu'
This festival is going to be sick — here’s how you can stay healthy.
Why on Earth are we AGAIN collaborating with China to manipulate viruses?
the US Department of Agriculture is collaborating with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the parent organization of the Wuhan Institute of Virology