The health organization issued a “Level 2” advisory for the archipelago, urging U.S. travelers to “practice enhanced precautions” when visiting the island republic. (Credit: Getty Images) According to ...

A virus that originated in a type of fruit bat has been identified in India, spurring protective public health measures across that country. The Nipah virus is a potentially lethal disease that has ...

Share on Pinterest Despite the recent outbreak in India, health experts suggest the Nipah virus is an unlikely candidate for a global pandemic. Image credit: CharlesGibson/Getty Images Two new cases ...

Dr. Ellen Foxman still remembers her young son struggling to breathe as he battled an asthma attack that tightened his small airways. For any parent, it’s a frightening moment – one that has stayed ...

The creators of People Playground, a lo-fi, cartoonishly gory sandbox with over 300,000 Steam reviews, have warned players to update the game immediately and delete all of their mods after a ...

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Airports in Southeast Asia are on alert this week after the confirmation of an outbreak of the serious but rare Nipah virus, which has no known cure, in West Bengal, India. Thailand implemented health ...

Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world. By Apoorva Mandavilli In the United States, the term bird flu has ...