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Researchers identify two emerging animal viruses as potential global health threats

Infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm about two pathogens in animals that have the potential to trigger the next major health crisis.

Feb 7, 2026

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52 kids have died from flu so far this season as child hospitalizations rise

The flu is hitting kids hard this season.

Feb 2, 2026

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These two viruses may become the next public health threats, scientists say

Two emerging pathogens with animal origins—influenza D virus and canine coronavirus—have so far been quietly flying under the radar, but researchers warn conditions are ripe for the viruses to spread more widely among humans. ...

Jan 28, 2026

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Why a flu transmission experiment didn't spread the flu

A group of volunteers spent days locked in a small hotel room with people actively infected with flu. They played games, shared objects and exercised together in conditions designed to help the virus spread. Yet not a single ...

Jan 21, 2026

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Q&A: Why is flu so bad this year?

Flu levels are elevated and continuing to rise during the 2026 season, with Influenza A emerging as the dominant strain.

Jan 15, 2026

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Why it seems like everyone has the flu this year

The U.S. is facing its worst flu season in 25 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which estimates that as of Jan. 3 there have been at least 15 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations, ...

Jan 13, 2026

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Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon. Here are the viruses an expert is watching in 2026

A new year might mean new viral threats.

Jan 7, 2026

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'Super flu' variant is circulating and raising concern: Here's what to know about it

A new version of the common flu is spreading globally, and health officials are monitoring this evolving strain of influenza A(H3N3) Subclade K, which has been increasingly detected worldwide.

Dec 18, 2025

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As flu cases spike, is it time to start wearing masks again?

With flu season arriving early and NHS leaders encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, a question arises: do masks actually work against the flu?

Dec 16, 2025

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Highly infectious 'stomach flu' spreads: How to disinfect after norovirus

Norovirus, also known as the "stomach flu" or "winter vomiting sickness," is active in California and across the nation. But cleaning and disinfecting can help check its spread, experts say.