Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the Western world and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths ...

A giant virus discovered in Japan is adding fuel to the provocative idea that viruses helped create complex life. Named ushikuvirus, it infects amoebae and shows unique traits that connect different ...

Travel advisories have been issued for the Seychelles, Bolivia, Cuba, Suriname and Sri Lanka due to chikungunya outbreaks.

The Nipah virus was spotted in India where it infected two people. No cases of the potentially lethal virus have been detected in the United States.

Norovirus can strike suddenly, leaving you feeling nauseous and exhausted. Here's what to know if it hits you this winter.

Because measles is so contagious, experts say that vaccination rates need to be above about 95 percent to stem the spread of ...

Most people have the Epstein-Barr (EBV) virus. Sometimes people are unaware of this virus in their body; it settles into immune cells and remains for the duration.

Chikungunya virus, a debilitating tropical disease caused by infected mosquito bites, poses a greater health threat in Europe ...

A new review tracks expanding chikungunya transmission, chronic sequelae, diagnostics, and prevention advances through 2025.

I spoke to a community group in October. I started with a question: What season is it? Holidays offer a good clue to the ...