Medically reviewed by Geetika Gupta, MD Key Takeaways Post-viral syndrome causes tiredness that lasts even after rest.  Rest ...

Doctors warn that lingering exhaustion after viral infections may signal post-viral fatigue, requiring rest, gradual recovery ...

In cases of acute arthritis, it is crucial to consider infectious causes, particularly viral infections. This recommendation was made by a team of rheumatologists led by Dr Matthias Wahle, head and ...

You wake up with a scratchy throat and that vague feeling of unwellness. Is it just allergies? The start of a cold? Or something that might need antibiotics? Knowing the difference between viral and ...

Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology are investigating how mechanical forces—such as stretching and changes in tissue stiffness—influence viral infection rates in the lungs to understand ...

Dear G.D.: Viral infections start by using a cell receptor to gain entry into the cell. This receptor depends on the virus; for example, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) uses the ACE2 receptor ...

Cardiac emergencies are more likely in the weeks after a bout of COVID or flu, while long-lasting viral illnesses like shingles threaten heart health for years. New research concluded that COVID and ...

Dengue virus (DENV) is a flavivirus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, endemic in >100 countries. Climate change is expanding its range to temperate regions. Liver injury is common, ranging from mild ...