HPV types 1, 2 and 4, for instance ... By staying informed and taking preventative measures, we can reduce the effects of this common virus and keep ourselves and others safer. The Independent is the ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Rhinovirus causes up to 50% of colds and spreads easily in crowded places. You can prevent colds by washing your hands often and avoiding close contact when sick.

A type of virus thought to be a 'mere curiosity' is plentiful in one common bacteria, and possibly others, a research team has found. The discovery improves understanding of how viruses work and could ...

Few viruses are as widespread—and sometimes misunderstood—as the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It's so common that most of us—up to 80%—will encounter it at some point in our lives, often without even ...

Skin cancer is typically caused by damage to the skin’s cells from ultraviolet radiation. But a recent case study has just shed light on another potential cause: human papillomavirus. The report, ...

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