Infection with Zika virus in pregnancy can lead to neurological disorders, fetal abnormalities and fetal death. Until now, how the virus manages to cross the placenta, which nurtures the developing ...

Researchers say understanding how Zika virus spreads through the human placenta and reaches the fetus is critical to prevent or control the infection.

An earache can turn a happy, energetic child into a cranky, uncomfortable one in no time. It's a common struggle—5 out of 6 ...

It comes in tablet form. Paxlovid TM is intended to reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms in people at risk of developing serious complications from this infection. The Institut national ...

Deadly viruses could become endemic in Europe unless urgent measures are taken, a leading expert has warned. Rising global ...

Here’s a look at Zika virus, an illness spread through mosquito bites that can cause birth defects and other neurological defects. Facts Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Three species of mosquito are of particular concern in Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and ...

It leads to muscle weakness, numbness, and, in severe cases, paralysis. GBS is often triggered by infections or immune responses. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for better recovery. ALSO ...

People are being urged to take steps to avoid passing the infection on as norovirus is highly contagious. If you have symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting it’s really important that you avoid people, do ...