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India steps up hunt for origin of mysterious brain-damaging Nipah virus
Infectious disease outbreaks can be a challenge in India
10 die in India outbreak of brain-damaging virus, spurring rush to hospitals
The rare virus is spread by fruit bats.
Sex and virus battle against cancer
Auer is now leading the first clinical trial in the world of an erectile dysfunction drug and the flu vaccine in people with cancer.
Scientists discover oldest human virus in ancient skeleton
Find out how the find could be beneficial for the future.
17 deaths reported in Congo as Ebola outbreak confirmed
It is the ninth time Ebola has been recorded in the central African nation, whose eastern Ebola river gave the deadly virus its name.
Here's who is primarily responsible for dengue transmission
The World Health Organization currently focuses disease surveillance efforts on detecting outbreaks.
Most effective cancer therapy comes closer to reality
Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer.
A new potential weapon against flu
Influenza vaccines could offer broad protection against various influenza virus.
Novel antibiotic may help fight superbugs
It has been predicted that by 2050 an additional 10 million people will succumb to drug resistant infections or superbugs.
Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try a window seat
It turns out there’s been little research on the risks of catching a cold or flu during air travel.