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 ...

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 ...

The minute the temperature drops, many of us also seem to start sneezing, but is this just a coincidence or is the chilly weather actually the cause of our symptoms? The only way you can actually get ...

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 ...

In most cases, there’s no cause for concern; your baby is just being a baby. Here are some of the more serious symptoms to look out for so you know when to get help quickly. 1. High fever (in a child ...

“Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes ... “Young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk for severe symptoms because their bodies might ...