Virus
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency, citing risks of cross-border spread.
All 26 people under observation for hantavirus in France tested negative, health minister says
The flu is gone, but the danger is not: The viruses hitting Israel now
One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
Bird flu may change eye color in some birds that survive infection - study
Black irises could be used as a likely indicator of prior infection with avian influenza.
Bird flu now appears to be able to spread 'efficiently' among ferrets - study
The new study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, studied virus samples taken from infected birds and mammals.
HIV cured using stem cells extracted from umbilical cord - study
Using stem cells from umbilical cord blood instead of from donors increases the potential to cure the disease through stem cell transplants in people of all racial backgrounds.
Chinese doctor who sounded alarm on SARS virus dies at 91
Chinese state media did not report on the passing of the doctor who blew the whistle on the SARS epidemic.
COVID, flu or RSV? How to tell the three common diseases apart
Lots of people suffer from breathing difficulties, coughs, sore throat and fevers – and these could be symptoms of all three of these viruses. So how do you know when to do a COVID test?
Scientists discover ancient ‘zombie’ viruses in Siberian permafrost
Due to climate change, thawing permafrost is releasing once-frozen ancient organic matter into the modern ecosystem.
Spain says patient does not have Marburg disease
The Marburg virus is believed to have a fatality rate of up to 88% and there are no vaccines or antiviral treatments approved to treat it.
Garlic cloves up your nose? This viral trend can be bad for your health
It turns out far too many people shove garlic cloves up their nose to alleviate congestion. Does it work? Maybe. Is it bad for your health? Yes. Here is why you shouldn't do it.
Can a fungus actually start a zombie apocalypse?
The video game adapted to a show, The Last of Us, features a fungus that can turn people into zombies. This fungus actually exists.
Israeli future lasers can shoot down Iranian drones, like in Ukraine - top defense official
Israel's MAFAT also wants to engineer viruses or germs to detect explosives in the field as part of the process of neutralizing them.
