Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

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Ed Hutchinson receives funding from UKRI and the Wellcome Trust. He has unpaid positions on the board of the European Scientific Working group on Influenza, on Virus Division of the Microbiology ...

It's the time of the year for holiday cheer, but also the season for coughing, sneezing and everything in between. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, according ...

Doctors are encouraging people to take steps to protect themselves as millions of Americans prepare for holiday gatherings this week. This comes as data from the past two days shows a sharp increase ...

At the Modesto City Schools Board of Education meeting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, dozens of educators turned out to decry proposed schoolday schedule changes. Atmika Iyer [email protected] Dozens of ...

'Tis the season of vigorous handwashing and using copious amounts of hand sanitizer as Americans try to avoid getting sick before the holidays. Health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Viruses typically aren’t considered ‘alive,’ as many core biological functions are outsourced to their potential hosts. But a newly discovered organism appears to straddle the line between virus and ...

Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now. By Dani Blum The flu constantly morphs and mutates. Often, it surprises researchers a little. This year, the virus ...

Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading quickly. At the same time, fewer people are getting flu ...

At least 14 states and Washington, DC, are reporting high or very high flu activity. The dominant flu strain, a version of influenza A (H3N2) called subclade K, has multiple mutations that make it ...