Scientists just took a step toward developing a therapy that could prevent someone from getting measles after they have been ...

A hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship caused widespread panic around the world. Here's what you should know about the ...

Cold, flu and COVID may get the most attention, but a lesser-known, highly contagious virus is taking the West Coast by storm. Wastewater SCAN data show that human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is rampant ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — As the DMV area experiences an uptick in hand, foot and mouth disease-- 7News’ Adrianna Hopkins is speaking with a Children's National Hospital pediatrician about what parents ...

Laryngitis can be contagious if caused by an infection and you may have other symptoms. But it can also have causes that are not contagious, including tobacco smoke and overuse. Laryngitis is the ...