Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked
U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.
Jan 10, 2026
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Respiratory Tract Diseases: News and Research on COVID-19
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Diabetes costs the global economy trillions, says study
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder and one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide. On average, one in ten adults is affected. The number of people living with diabetes continues to rise, ...
Jan 9, 2026
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Flu surge hits Kansas City as hospitalizations climb: It hasn't yet peaked, doctors warn
Flu cases are surging in Kansas City and more people are hospitalized with the virus this year, mirroring a nationwide uptick, medical staff at the University of Kansas Medical Center said Thursday.
Jan 9, 2026
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US House revolt advances Obamacare subsidy extension
US lawmakers voted Thursday to revive health insurance subsidies that expired at the end of last year, offering hope to millions of Americans facing steep premium hikes—and pressuring the Senate to follow suit.
Jan 9, 2026
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COVID-19 still claims more than 100,000 US lives each year
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers report national estimates of 43.6 million COVID-19-associated illnesses and 101,300 deaths in the US during October 2022 to September 2023, plus 33.0 million illnesses ...
'Very high' levels of flu reported in Florida: What to know
South Florida doctors are seeing more people with cough, fever and other flu-like symptoms as a rapidly spreading influenza strain circulates across the country this winter.
Jan 7, 2026
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Hidden heartache of losing an animal companion
The emotional toll of losing a beloved pet during the COVID-19 pandemic has been revealed in an international study, revealing that grief for animals is often profound, enduring and still widely misunderstood.
Jan 7, 2026
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Reductions in federally recommended childhood vaccines put Minnesota health officials in a bind
On Jan. 5, federal health care officials cut the number of vaccines recommended for every child, reaffirming the need to immunize children against 11 infectious diseases such as measles but leaving families to decide whether ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Illinois moves to 'very high' flu levels, as federal government decides to no longer recommend flu vaccine for kids
Illinois is now at "very high" levels for flu activity—a designation that coincides with the federal government's decision to no longer recommend many vaccines for children, including the flu vaccine.
Jan 6, 2026
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CDC urges 'shared decision-making' on some childhood vaccines; many unclear about what that means
On Jan. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dramatically reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccinations from 17 to 11, citing practices in other wealthy nations, including Denmark, Germany, and ...
Jan 6, 2026
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