Although many people are only now becoming aware of it, adenovirus is being widely described as a “mystery illness spreading worldwide,” and that description feels accurate when you consider how many ...

Along with influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, another virus is making headlines. The University of Michigan recently announced a campus outbreak of adenovirus, a family of more than 100 viruses that ...

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are specialized cellular fragments that form blood clots when we get scrapes and traumatic injuries. Viral infections, autoimmune disease, and other conditions can cause ...

VERIFY viewer Ian also asked our team on Facebook if the common cold can cause myocarditis. A person can develop myocarditis after having a cold. The serious but rare condition is typically caused by ...

With flu still causing chaos across the UK, it's easy to assume that any spluttering or sore throat is down to that... but it's not the only virus making Britons sick. We revealed last month that it ...

WASHINGTON — The holiday season is in full bloom, and with it comes an increase in seasonal respiratory viruses. A number of diseases tend to peak in the winter, thanks to indoor gatherings that help ...

The common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract, which includes your nose and throat. It's been dubbed the common cold for good reason. On average, adults in the U.S. get ...

A new observation suggests that a life-threatening blood clotting disorder can be caused by an infection with adenovirus, one of the most common respiratory viruses in pediatric and adult patients.