The Nipah virus isn’t new and, according to World Health Organization (WHO), has been recognized since 1999 following an ...

Nipah virus is a viral infection that hit both the respiratory and nervous systems. It is transmitted through contact with infected bats, pigs or by consuming contaminated food like fruits bitten by ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. By reconstructing the early spread of COVID-19 and pandemic influenza, researchers reveal why chance events, travel hubs, and delayed detection make stopping new pandemics ...

New research shows how surface material and temperature change how long viruses survive and whether they can still spread.

Nipah virus outbreak in India: Fresh reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in India have raised alarm across borders, prompting ...

Five years after the first cases of COVID-19 were reported, the World Health Organization is still reporting deaths from the virus. More than 3,000 people died in the last month, adding to the more ...

The flu is notorious for being easy to contract from nearby people dealing with an infection, so why didn't anyone in this ...

Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through ...

After the CDC reported more than 90 passengers and crew aboard a Holland America cruise ship in Florida contracted the norovirus last week, health officials are warning of the recent surge in cases.

Norovirus is a vomiting bug that can spread through contaminated food or water. It’s important to wash your hands thoroughly, as hand sanitizer alone cannot prevent the spread. According to the World ...

How does the body react after contracting the deadly NiV? Expert explains how the Nipah virus attacks the brain, leading to ...

Viruses spread from honey bees to wild bees through shared flowers, threatening pollination and plant communities.