An antivirus utility that stuck strictly to defending against computer viruses would be nearly useless. Computer viruses are just one sort of threat and not a common sort at that. A proper antivirus ...

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...

From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or accelerate cardiovascular disease, reinforcing the role of vaccination in protecting the ...

A common type of herpes virus could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. More than 4.9 million people in the UK have type 2, which occurs when the body is unable to ...

Alzheimer's researchers have made a surprising discovery about a common "harmless" virus, which could raise the risk of developing the rehabilitating neurological condition. This virus, which can ...

A common virus that infects most people can trigger the chronic immune system condition lupus, according to a new study. Nearly 5 million people worldwide suffer from the autoimmune disease in which a ...

Last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported 1,010 probable cases of liver disease worldwide - now researchers are trying to find the potential link between hepatitis and other common ...

Health experts are raising alarm bells as a common virus rapidly intensifies its strength, combining with soaring infection rates this year, it's provoking severe concern. Australia is grappling with ...