Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Epstein-Barr virus ...

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a potential cause of mononucleosis, or “mono.” However, other viruses can also cause this condition. EBV and mononucleosis are not the same. EBV is a virus, while mono ...

For years, scientists have known that the virus behind "mono" dramatically raises the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease in which the immune system attacks nerve cells. But while most people ...

A common childhood virus could be the hidden trigger behind lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide, major new research has found. The study, published this week ...

An infection with Epstein-Barr virus is a nonevent for most people. But for a subset, the virus can contribute to chronic conditions and cancer, and genes may play a role in that risk. When you ...

"Mono," caused by Epstein-Barr virus, raises the risk of multiple sclerosis, but it's unclear why. A study pinpoints a genetic variant that might help explain. When you purchase through links on our ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Studies have linked the virus behind "mono" and multiple sclerosis. New research might help shed ...