As 2025 begins, norovirus, also known as the stomach flu, is surging across the United States. The highly contagious virus which causes unpleasant bouts of vomiting and diarrhea is causing a record ...

An mRNA-based flu shot could make a huge difference in flu prevention, allowing scientists to pick a better strain match.

Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating, along with several other respiratory illnesses and a nasty stomach bug.

The CDC advised pet owners not to feed raw animal products to cats and for vets to use protective equipment ...

Seasonal influenza can spread rapidly, and timely information on rising cases is essential for public health decisions and ...

This year’s influenza virus has been dubbed the “super flu” for how quickly it’s spreading — and how hard it’s hitting. In fact, infections have broken records in New York, with 71,123 positive flu ...

A recent Views & Comments article published in Engineering highlights advances in repurposing influenza viruses as flexible ...

In a clip from the BBC Archive, people share their homespun remedies for the flu in the late 1950s. We put a few to the test.

A fast-moving strain of the flu is raising concern in North Texas as the busy holiday travel season begins. Dr. Joseph Chang, chief medical officer at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, said flu ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...