This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Ready or not, back-to-school season is here, and kids will be bringing home more than homework. They’ll be carrying germs, too. These viruses ...

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New research from the University of Kansas shows a "risk gene" linked to higher odds of developing autoimmune diseases such as diabetes or lupus may also provide a survival advantage fighting viral ...

The monsoon increases children's risk of viral, mosquito-borne, water-borne and fungal infections. Learn expert-backed tips to prevent seasonal illnesses, strengthen immunity, recognise warning signs ...

Viral infections are quite common during the monsoons, especially influenza and the common cold. Over the past couple of ...

Ready or not, back-to-school season is here, and kids will be bringing home more than homework. They'll be carrying germs, too. These viruses and bacteria will be agents that cause the common cold, ...