Members of a new class of antivirals are being tested in U.S. clinical trials, and one has gained approval in Japan, but how ...

This is a summary of: Liu. H. et al. Viral RNA blocks circularization to evade host codon usage control. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09809-y (2025).

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Cases of a highly contagious stomach virus are on the rise in Illinois and the Midwest, and health officials are warning people to take extra precautions as numbers could be even higher than reported ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Public Health has launched a new Respiratory Illness Dashboard, an online tool designed to help community members, schools, and healthcare providers stay informed ...

Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes. The test uses the DASH rapid PCR system, originally developed for COVID, ...

At 39C3, Johann Rehberger showed how easily AI coding assistants can be hijacked. Many vulnerabilities have been fixed, but ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The dreaded norovirus — the “vomiting bug” that often causes stomach flu symptoms — is climbing again in ...

There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways to boost your immune system.

Sarah Bradley is a writer with six years of experience creating personal essays, reported features, and content related to health and parenting topics. Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and ...