I research virus outbreaks around the world. Here’s what I’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026 that could cause infections in unexpected places or cases.

Measles cases are popping up around the country. Doctors share what to do after a measles exposure and what to do to stay ...

“Flu is a serious illness. It can take even normal, healthy people and put them into the ER,” says William Schaffner, M.D., ...

Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s guidance, the CDC no longer recommends routine vaccination to protect against meningococcal ...

This year, he’s watching out for viruses like avian flu, mpox, and oropouche, among other continuing threats like measles, ...

"Beyond typical flu symptoms like fever, cough and body aches, warning signs include trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion ...

Cases of the so-called “super flu” are rising in the U.S. The virus has several mutations that make it highly infectious. Doctors expect a bad flu season ahead. Here’s what you can do to stay safe. As ...

Infectious diseases account for approximately 5% of deaths in the United States annually; their contribution as a secondary cause (i.e. cancer deaths due to sepsis) approaches 15%. Between 2020-2022, ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Flu numbers in the state are rising, and it has already made an impact on communities this winter season. Dr. Amada Novack, an infectious disease and internal medicine physician ...

According to the CDC, Pennsylvania is currently in the “moderate” activity level for the flu, with some of the highest states ...