By late July 2022, monkeypox was present in more than 70 countries with significant spread in certain communities. As a result, the World Health Organization began taking steps to fight the virus.

The monkeypox virus, which is commonly found in West and Central Africa, is now causing many infections in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.

Hispanic and Black men are dying from HPV-associated throat cancer at a higher rate than are white men, research finds.

Certain viruses like dengue and Zika can make their hosts smell tastier to mosquitoes. Luckily, vitamin A and its derivatives may help combat these odor changes.

A new study suggests fresh directions for exploring the hypothesis that viruses were essential to the evolution of complex life, including humans.

The FDA’s authorization of COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months to 4 years will bring relief for millions of parents. Pending CDC endorsement, shots for this group will be available within days.

Monkeypox, endemic to Africa, has started showing up in other countries, including the United States. But how worried should you be? Two experts weigh in.

Using this diagnostic, doctors could avoid prescribing antibiotics in cases where they won’t be effective.

A set of 20 case studies indicates the possibility of phage therapy for treating dangerous Mycobacterium infections.

Sepsis onset can be difficult to recognize, in part because its symptoms can mimic those of many other conditions. A treatment delay of even a few hours can make the difference between life and death.