More than half of adults are infected by cytomegalovirus (CMV) by age 40, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Yet it's very likely that you've never heard of this virus that's ...

In August 2019, when Corey Clem was pregnant with her daughter, she caught a cold with a “pretty bad cough,” she told TODAY. She visited her doctor to make sure everything was OK and received a ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, flu numbers drastically declined because people took preventive measures such as handwashing, wearing face masks and social distancing. The same prevention is a must ...

A leading cause of birth defects is a virus that many expectant parents have never heard about. That may change soon thanks to the advocacy of parents whose children suffered birth defects due to the ...

Explore the benefits of prenatal DNA screening to detect cytomegalovirus in early pregnancy for better health decisions.

Shannon Payeur caught the virus when she was pregnant and infected her son. She's now trying to save others from feeling her family's pain. Her son, 1-year-old Maximus Payeur, looks like a typical ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WHEAT RIDGE — When Megan Wiedel was pregnant with her second child, she did just as her doctor told her to. No raw fish. No soft cheeses. No lunch meat. All ...

Taking care of your health is essential, but it becomes even more important during pregnancy. In some cases, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that may not seem harmful, may pose unexpected health issues ...

Some babies born with congenital CMV who experience hearing loss may have been born with the hearing loss, while others may have developed it during childhood. When your baby is not feeling well or ...

CMV is the leading cause of birth defects and developmental delays in the U.S. Yet, so few people know what it is or how to prevent it. In August 2019, when Corey Clem was pregnant with her daughter, ...