Public health leaders looked to UNC-Chapel Hill virologist Ralph Baric to end the pandemic. Their critics blamed it on him.

Trump administration has now targeted Covid-19-related research grants for termination, citing the pandemic as being over.

Five years after COVID-19 reached pandemic status, public health experts reflect on what we learned—and how those lessons can ...

Pollen counts will be higher than average at times this year in parts of 39 U.S. states, AccuWeather has predicted.

One of the best ways to control mosquito populations around homes is to follow the “tip and toss” method. Here’s what to do.

Zika virus uses stealth. Zika virus slips into dendritic cells and blocks the dendritic cells from alerting nearby T cells to danger. It's the classic horror movie cliche -- the creeper is already in ...

Monarez will work closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the Department of Health and Human Services, CDC's parent agency.

Valneva will work with local health authorities and wholesalers on the French island territory to distribute the vaccines.

Zika virus in pregnancy can lead to neurological disorders, fetal abnormalities, and fetal death, according to the press release. Currently, there are no vaccines for Zika, nor is any antiviral ...

A mosquito virus is on the rise and it’s hitting many of the most popular tourist destinations.  “Take it from someone who had it three times, not a pleasant infection to have,” said Dr. Esteban ...

No, you don't get "sloth fever" from sloths, but you do get it from biting midges (also called "no-see-ums") and certain mosquitoes. Oropouche virus, as it's formally known, isn't a new problem (it's ...

The Oropouche virus has been linked to Zika-like outcomes in pregnant people, with cases more than doubling in 2024 ...