Influenza is a common respiratory infection. Although most cases are relatively mild, flu can cause more severe illness in young children and older people.
Apr 3, 2024
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A Texas plant full of egg-laying hens has been shut down temporarily after bird flu was detected in the animals.
Apr 3, 2024
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An unnamed person in Texas had been diagnosed with the H5N1 avian flu after close contact with infected dairy cattle, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.
Apr 1, 2024
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A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.
Apr 1, 2024
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Simply asking patients to get the flu vaccine, and combining it with helpful video and print messages, is enough to persuade many who visit emergency departments to roll up their sleeves, according to a new study led by UC ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Research by Cardiff University shows that over-the-counter cold and flu treatments are safe and effective for managing mild COVID-19 symptoms at home and could help alleviate the burden on hospitals during high incidence ...
Mar 18, 2024
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Vaping is on the rise among young Australians. Recent figures from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey show current use of e‑cigarettes among teenagers aged 14–17 increased five-fold from 1.8% in 2019 to 9.7% ...
Mar 1, 2024
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Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current U.S. winter flu season.
Feb 29, 2024
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If health is a fundamental human right, health-care delivery must be improved globally to achieve universal access. However, the limited number of practitioners creates a barrier for all health-care systems.
Feb 26, 2024
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Dealing with chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) means facing more than the occasional discomfort. It's like being on a never ending battlefield against an unseen adversary, making simple daily activities a trial.
Feb 21, 2024
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