Swine Flu Found in Elephant Seals
The H1N1 virus strain that caused a 2009 swine flu outbreak in humans was detected in northern elephant seals off the coast of central California. Full story
Virus found in Iowa hog population, possibly beyond
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PEDV), a virus associated with diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration in hogs, has been found in Iowa and possibly beyond, U.S. government and private industry officials said on Friday. Full story
4 new cases of deadly Corona virus found in Saudi Arabia
World Health officials are concerned that a deadly virus is making a comeback in Saudi Arabia after four new cases of the coronavirus were discovered. It had killed 15 in the past year.
True Computer Viruses Making Global Comeback, Microsoft Says
Computer viruses are on the rise worldwide for the first time in years, according to Microsoft security expert Tim Rains. Full story
Correction: New Virus story
NEW YORK (AP) - In a story May 15 about a new SARS-like virus spreading from patients to health care workers in Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press reported erroneously the location of the 20 deaths attributed to the virus. There have been no deaths reported in France and Qatar, only in Saudi Arabia, Full story
Saudi Arabia: 4 news cases of SARS-linked virus
Saudi Arabia has confirmed four new cases of a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS that appears centered in the Arabian Peninsula but that has also been reported in Europe. Full story
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The Cyber Ghost Busters
Experts are finding new ways to study hacking threats by "containing" the computer virus, reports CNBC's Eamon Javers.
Doctors say virus no longer found in HIV baby
Doctors are hopeful for a cure after a newborn with HIV who received immediate treatment is virus free two years later. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Three charged over 'Ghozi' computer virus
Three people have been charged by US authorities with the development and release of the "Ghozi" computer virus, which attempted to gain access to bank accounts. Cnbc's Mary Thompson reports.
Mutating flu virus spreads faster
The flu has shown up in just about every state and many hospitals are overloaded with sick patients. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the virus’s ability to morph into new forms makes it difficult to develop full immunity. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.
When to call the doctor when your child is sick
Now that we are in the middle of cold and flu season, pediatrician Dr. Tanya Altmann shares her tips for knowing when to relax and offer a little TLC and when to pick up the phone and head to the doctor’s office.
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