Almost every pandemic we've seen over the last century has come from a virus that's spilled over into humans from an animal. "Generally, pandemics are seen as a biomedical problem," says Raina ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that a mosquito pool in Rockford tested positive for West Nile Virus — the first positive cases this year. The specimens were collected on May 9. "The ...

West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States, with the illness posing a risk to people from the start of summer into the fall. West Nile virus can ...

In the ongoing fight against viruses, a new scientific approach could bring sweeping change. Instead of targeting the virus itself, researchers are now focusing on strengthening the body’s natural ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials confronted ...

Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body, identifying key cellular checkpoints that are important targets of the virus. But the real ...

STAUNTON, Va. (WDBJ) - The flu season is officially underway. The Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) encourages everyone six months and older to receive their annual influenza vaccine. Flu ...