September 7, 2023

Making Sure You Don't Get RSV This Winter: An Expert Offers Tips

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection that affects people of all ages, with infants and older adults being particularly vulnerable to severe complications.

August 1, 2023

'Swine Flu' Strain Has Passed Between Humans & Pigs Hundreds of Times

It’s well known that some viruses make the leap from animals to humans, but a new study shows the influenza strain responsible for the 2009 H1N1 pandemic has been particularly prolific in hopping between species.

August 1, 2023

How Common Are Co-Infections With COVID, Flu, RSV?

Results from more than 26,000 respiratory tests in late 2022 found simultaneous infections with COVID-19, influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in more than 1% of positive tests.

July 24, 2023

Could Your Genes Guard You From the Symptoms of COVID Infection?

In the world of COVID-19 infections, the majority of patients develop symptoms, while about one-fifth mysteriously don’t develop a cough, sore throat or other tell-tale signs of illness.

July 6, 2023

Learn the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E

Curious about what the differences are between hepatitis A, B, C, D and E? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here, experts break down hepatitis infection by type to reveal what it is, the most common symptoms, how it’s transmitted and the options available to treat it.

July 6, 2023

Sick? You'll Need Multiple Tests to Rule Out COVID

For much of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors have told patients who get a negative result after taking a rapid antigen test at home to test again 48 hours later.