To round out the name, the viruses are given an H and N number to indicate a subtype. A full name might then look like this: ...

Cooper, who steered the state through the coronavirus pandemic, Hurricanes Helene and Florence and an early flashpoint in the ...

Oropouche virus has posed little threat outside South America in the past, but land-use change, the climate crisis, and ...

The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.

While egg shortages are not unheard of around the holidays given the spike in festive baking, this year is hit particularly ...

More Americans are getting infected with seasonal influenza and seeking care, a regular occurrence this time of year.

As flu season ramps up in the U.S., influenza is not as simple as it first appears, with several different strains in play.

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. According to the ...

Most people around the world have had the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) at some point in their lives. It usually causes mild or no ...

As friends and family visit, so too do their viruses. What's trending and where? And how can you protect yourself? The Times ...

Respiratory viruses typically experience their highest levels in the wintertime, and this year will likely be no different.

The H5N1 virus has now established its presence in 108 countries across five continents, impacting even endangered species ...