May 09, 2012: Infection Causes 1 in 6 Cancers Worldwide: Study
Stomach, liver and cervical malignancies top the list

May 02, 2012: Once-Banned Bird Flu Study Suggests Pandemic Threat Is Real
Researchers found the virus could potentially mutate and spread widely among people, but that hasn't happened so far

April 02, 2012: HPV Infection Lasts Longer in Young Black Women: Study
This persistence could explain higher rates of cervical cancer, researchers say

April 02, 2012: U.S. Advisers Say It's Now Safe to Publish Bird Flu Studies
Revisions to the research erase worry that bioterrorists might learn how to unleash a pandemic

March 27, 2012: Research Shows How Colds Lead to Coughing, Wheezing
Viruses activate 'cough receptors,' especially among those with asthma

March 22, 2012: Common Respiratory Virus Affecting Many Young Children
No vaccine for RSV, but hand washing can help prevent spread, expert says

February 28, 2012: New Flu Discovered in Guatemalan Fruit Bats
Virus not a current threat, but should be monitored as a potential source of human illness, experts say

February 20, 2012: Bird Flu Studies Can Be Published After All: WHO
Experts said security risk was outweighed by need to share findings on possible mutations by the virus

February 15, 2012: Respiratory Virus Killed 8 Military Recruits After Vaccination Program Halted
Program against certain adenoviruses was recently reinstated

January 20, 2012: Scientists Agree to Delay Controversial Bird Flu Research
Fears that altered virus could escape from lab or be used by bioterrorists feeds debate

January 04, 2012: Potential Herpes Vaccine Disappoints Researchers
Only partially effective against one type of virus, ineffective against second type, study found

January 04, 2012: Novel Hepatitis C Vaccine Shows Some Early Promise
But any clinically valuable treatment is years away, researchers say

December 02, 2011: Scientists ID Gene That Predicts Chances of Cold Sores
Two variants seem to raise the risk of recurrent outbreaks, while two lower the possibility

December 01, 2011: How to Stay Flu-Free for the Holidays
Regular handwashing, 'air kissing' are two of several suggestions

November 02, 2011: It's Possible to Come Down With Two Flu Viruses at Once
Report confirms cases of people infected by H1N1 and another flu strain at the same time

November 01, 2011: Cancer Risk Doubles After Organ Transplant, Study Finds
But benefits still far outweigh the risk, say experts

October 31, 2011: Stomach Bug Easily Passed Among Pro Sports Teams: Report
CDC researchers urge athletes, staff to take steps to prevent spread of norovirus

October 28, 2011: Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Cold Sores
Findings could eventually lead to new treatments for outbreaks of oral herpes, researchers say

October 05, 2011: Raw Sewage a New Frontier for Scientists
Diverse collection of viruses awaits exploration, researchers say

September 22, 2011: New Report Casts More Doubt on Virus' Link to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Nine labs failed to spot CFS patients based on presence of XMRV in blood alone

August 31, 2011: Trial of Cancer-Fighting Virus Shows Promise
It sought out, destroyed tumor cells without harming healthy cells, study says

August 30, 2011: What You Eat Affects Viruses Living in the Gut: Study
Virus populations vary from person to person and can change along with diet, researchers find

August 19, 2011: Kids' Hacking Is Seldom Whooping Cough, Study Finds
For most children, respiratory symptoms don't indicate presence of the illness, researchers say

August 19, 2011: Health Tip: Using an Antiviral for Chickenpox
Who may need the treatment

July 15, 2011: Novel Virus 'Jumped' From Monkeys to Humans, Researchers Find
Infection that killed U.S. research monkeys sickened scientist and family member, study says

June 28, 2011: Research Sheds Light on Cause of Brain Deficits in HIV Patients
Virus can weaken blood-brain barrier and infect cells that normally support brain, study finds

June 15, 2011: Study Finds Two-Seat 'Hot Zone' for Flu Spread on Planes
Experts had thought the danger area was much larger, researchers say

June 02, 2011: Saliva Test Spots Virus That Can Cause Hearing Loss in Newborns
Study found it outperformed heel prick test currently used to diagnose CMV infection

May 26, 2011: Tracking Swine Flu Virus in Pigs Reveals Mutations
Changes occurred as animals were taken from one area to another, study finds

May 23, 2011: Researchers Find Cousin of Hepatitis C Virus in Dogs
Might lead to better understanding and treatment of human version of the disease

May 12, 2011: Study Finds No Link Between XMRV Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Researchers say patients should 'reconsider' taking antiretrovirals

May 11, 2011: Health Tip: Can't Kick the Common Cold?
These suggestions may ease symptoms

April 26, 2011: Health Tip: Taking a Cruise?
Don't be the one to spread germs

April 12, 2011: Genital Herpes Can Be Spread When Lesions Aren't Present: Study
Finding confirms suspicions experts have had for years

April 11, 2011: 1st U.S. Test to Diagnose Dengue Fever Approved
Illness more common in Latin America, Caribbean and Asia

April 06, 2011: Years Later, Victims of Critical Respiratory Illness Still Suffer
Finding suggests treatment in intensive care unit for ARDS could be improved

April 04, 2011: HPV Might Be Linked to Lung Cancer
Researchers don't know if vaccine to prevent cervical cancer would work for lung cancer

March 18, 2011: Chemistry of Mosquito Sex May Hold Key to Disease Control
Source of yellow fever, dengue targeted in search for insect 'birth control'

March 01, 2011: Gene Therapy Against HIV Not a Proven Cure, Experts Say
While promising, more research is needed to see if technique really works

February 25, 2011: Virus Unlikely to Advance Deadly Lung Disease: Study
Research contradicts previous finding that viral infections worsen idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

February 22, 2011: COPD May Make Shingles More Likely
People taking corticosteroids for breathing disorder face highest risk, study finds

January 21, 2011: Commuters May Catch More Than the Bus, Tram
Study finds public transit passengers at risk of respiratory infection, but daily use more protective

January 13, 2011: Scientists Find Way to Stop Spread of Bird Flu in Chickens
Genetic modification prevented transmission from sick birds to others in same pen

January 12, 2011: How to Cope With Stomach Flu Symptoms
Doctor offers tips to aid patients' recovery

January 07, 2011: Circumcision Helps Cut HPV Transmission Rate, Study Finds
Procedure in males offered partial protection from STD among female partners in Uganda

December 30, 2010: Hand-Washing May Have Kept Flu at Bay
Good hygiene is simply the best protection from infectious agents, experts say

December 14, 2010: Flu Spreads Easily in High Schools, Study Suggests
Students, teachers had more than 760,000 opportunities daily to pass illness via airborne droplets

December 14, 2010: Once-Daily Dose Approved for Prezista
Anti-HIV drug sanctioned in combination with ritonavir

December 07, 2010: Flu Viruses Gaining Resistance, Study Confirms
With only two classes of drugs now approved, expert fears treatment options will be limited

December 03, 2010: Research Finds Not All HIV Affects Immune System Same Way
In some cases, virus has mutations that keep it from killing immune cells, study finds