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Sick with a cold? Doctors say favorite comfort foods could make you feel worse — here's what to choose instead

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Sick with a cold? Doctors say favorite comfort foods could make you feel worse — here's what to choose instead

Doctors reveal troubling signs in early flu trends, warn of ‘unusually bad’ season

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Doctors reveal troubling signs in early flu trends, warn of ‘unusually bad’ season

5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors

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5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors

Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission

INFECTIOUS DISEASE July 8, 2024

Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission

An avian influenza experiment found that the virus is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, but it does have some capability of spreading this way.

Bird flu: Fourth US human case confirmed in Colorado farmworker

Colorado July 3, 2024

Bird flu: Fourth US human case confirmed in Colorado farmworker

Health officials in Colorado say a male farmworker who was reporting symptoms of conjunctivitis — pink eye — recently tested positive for bird flu.

Childhood medical myths debunked as experts weigh in on 5 common warnings

HEALTH June 28, 2024

Childhood medical myths debunked as experts weigh in on 5 common warnings

A new UCSF Health report addresses several common wellness myths that children hear while growing up. Fox News Digital spoke to experts who revealed the truth about five common misconceptions.

CDC warns of ‘dual mutant’ flu strain that could evade antiviral drugs: ‘Need to closely monitor’

Cold and Flu June 14, 2024

CDC warns of ‘dual mutant’ flu strain that could evade antiviral drugs: ‘Need to closely monitor’

A new “dual mutant" strain of H1N1 influenza could pose a threat in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Marc Siegel offered input on the potential risks.

Amid surging cruise ship illnesses, experts share ways to stay safe on the high seas

HEALTH June 12, 2024

Amid surging cruise ship illnesses, experts share ways to stay safe on the high seas

Nothing disrupts a cruise ship vacation like an outbreak of illness — but by taking the proper preventative measures, you can help reduce the risk of seafaring sickness.

COVID-flu combo vaccine shows ‘positive’ results in phase 3 trials, Moderna says: A 'two-for' option

HEALTH June 10, 2024

COVID-flu combo vaccine shows ‘positive’ results in phase 3 trials, Moderna says: A 'two-for' option

Moderna, which is developing a combination COVID-flu vaccine, announced on Monday that in phase 3 clinical trials, mRNA-1083 achieved a better immune response than other vaccines.

Bird flu-infected cows have died in 5 states as experts closely monitor the disease

INFECTIOUS DISEASE June 6, 2024

Bird flu-infected cows have died in 5 states as experts closely monitor the disease

Dairy cows infected with bird flu in five U.S. states have died or been slaughtered by farmers because they did not recover. The USDA says the vast majority of cows recover well.

Medicine cabinet must-haves: 9 essentials every household should have on hand

HEALTH June 6, 2024

Medicine cabinet must-haves: 9 essentials every household should have on hand

In the event of aches and pains, allergic reactions or even a minor medical emergency, do you have the essential supplies on hand? Pharmacists identified the nine most important medical staples.

Despite growing concerns over bird flu, many US dairy workers have not received protective equipment

INFECTIOUS DISEASE May 23, 2024

Despite growing concerns over bird flu, many US dairy workers have not received protective equipment

The CDC advised workers to use protective equipment if they may be exposed to sick livestock after a Texas dairy worker tested positive for bird flu, but many have not received any.

CDC, WebMD give update on current bird flu outbreak: ‘Be alert, not alarmed’

HEALTH May 16, 2024

CDC, WebMD give update on current bird flu outbreak: ‘Be alert, not alarmed’

As bird flu continues to spread among cattle in the U.S., the CDC and WebMD joined forces on Thursday to present a live-streamed briefing on the status of the outbreak.

Texas cats die on dairy farm after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu, CDC warns

HEALTH May 3, 2024

Texas cats die on dairy farm after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu, CDC warns

A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm died after drinking raw milk from dairy cows affected with bird flu, according to a report from the CDC. An infectious disease expert commented.