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Eight tell-tale symptoms of the bug and how to avoid catching it A FLU ‘copy cat’ virus is sweeping through the nation, experts warn. The bug causes similar symptoms to a flu infection, such as a ...

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 ...

As winter continues, health experts expect respiratory viruses to remain active in the community. The combination of cold weather, indoor gatherings, and various circulating viruses creates conditions ...

The terms “ape,” “great ape,” “monkey,” “primate,” and “gorilla” are often used interchangeably, but they describe very ...

Chives and green onions are similar in appearance, but have many differences. An expert weighs in on how they are different in appearance, taste, and usage.

Newly published interdisciplinary research led by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and University of Maryland shows ...

This sexually transmitted infection is almost entirely preventable. Here's what experts say you really need to know to ...

Scientists have discovered hidden viruses in whales and orcas, revealing a secret side of ocean life no one had seen before.

Parasitoid wasps have evolved a sophisticated interplay with viruses that has profoundly influenced both their genomes and their ecological success. This relationship is exemplified by the integration ...

'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 ...