Despite overwhelming research showing that flu vaccines keep people out of hospital, fewer Canadians are getting vaccinated.

Discover how UCSF is leading the charge in Long COVID research, uncovering key findings that advance our understanding of the condition. UCSF researchers have adapted innovative tools and ...

You wake up with a scratchy throat and that vague feeling of unwellness. Is it just allergies? The start of a cold? Or something that might need antibiotics? Knowing the difference between viral and ...

Recent findings suggest that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is involved in both causing multiple sclerosis (MS) and shaping its ...

THE HSE has issued a health alert over a common winter illness that can become “severe and life-threatening” – with six signs to watch for. Chest infections are very common and ...

Coughing can be caused by pollution or viral infections. Experts explain key differences, warning signs and when simple care is enough.

I research virus outbreaks around the world. Here’s what I’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026 that could cause infections in unexpected places or cases.

Influenza is a very contagious virus that can spread easily; one way to prevent the spread of illness is to stay home and away from other people while we are ill with the flu. But people don’t always ...

There are clear signs of viral infections that you need to be aware of. Here are the most common ones and know how the viral infection manifests.

People often tend to neglect the rule that even with a mild cold, it is important to stay in bed and not go to work, which is ...