UVA infectious disease expert Dr. William Petri explains how the virus spreads and why health officials are on high alert.

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, ...

Often, other factors are also at play. "Please see a doctor," says Green, "if your cough lasts more than seven to 10 days, you're coughing up blood, you're experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain ...

If kissing someone with stubble leaves your skin red, itchy, or burning, it isn’t just “sensitive skin.” Doctors explain what beard burn is, why it happens, and how to prevent long-term irritation and ...

UPDATE: Jan. 14, 2026, 11:28 PM EST Verizon states that the outage has now been resolved, though hasn't yet shared any details on what caused it. If you're still having difficulty connecting to the ...

Brigitte Bardot, who gained worldwide fame as a model, actress and animal activist, died at the age of 91. What was the cause of death? Per Bruno Jacquelin from the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the ...

Jeff Garcia, the American actor and comedian best known for his work on Jimmy Neutron, has died at the age of 50. Garcia's son, Jojo, confirmed his death on Wednesday. "My father was a unique soul. He ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to falsely claim that vaccines cause autism despite overwhelming ...

The college football world was shocked to hear that Michigan had fired head coach Sherrone Moore suddenly after the end of the regular season, and even more surprised to hear that the school ...

Decades of research into autism has revealed this much: There is no simple answer for what causes the condition. In each person with autism, genes and their environment combined in a unique way, ...

Steve Cropper, an absolute legendary guitarist with Stax Records backup band Booker T. and the M.G.'s who co-wrote some all-time great hits, died at the age of 84. What was the cause of death? Per the ...

The former Lakers center died at the age of 57 on December 2, 2025. Here’s what we know so far about Campbell’s untimely death. Elden Campbell grew up watching the very team he’d play for in his years ...