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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

Top 10 'allergy capitals' of the US, plus 4 tips to manage symptoms

Health May 11

Top 10 'allergy capitals' of the US, plus 4 tips to manage symptoms

As allergy season kicks into high gear, a doctor provides tips to manage symptoms, as the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reveals the 10 "allergy capitals" of the U.S.

Is coloring Easter eggs safe amid bird flu outbreaks?

Food April 15

Is coloring Easter eggs safe amid bird flu outbreaks?

Amid ongoing bird flu outbreaks throughout the U.S., health experts discuss whether it's safe to color and consume eggs as the Easter holiday approaches.

Flu vaccine linked to higher infections, says early research

Health April 9

Flu vaccine linked to higher infections, says early research

Is the flu vaccine less effective than hoped? Preliminary Cleveland Clinic research reveals a surprising result among vaccinated healthcare workers, but doctors caution about limitations.

New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years

Health March 19

New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years

The H7N9 strain of bird flu was detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi. The infection of 47,654 commercial chickens was confirmed on March 13 by the World Organization for Animal Health.

Boost your immune system with these 8 simple steps — some may surprise you

Health March 7

Boost your immune system with these 8 simple steps — some may surprise you

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems. Dr. Roger Seheult offers advice on how to stay healthy with these daily practices.

Bird flu leads to pet food recalls as experts urge caution

Health March 3

Bird flu leads to pet food recalls as experts urge caution

A Washington company has recalled pet food products amid the ongoing bird flu outbreaks, as at least two domestic, indoor cats have tested positive in the state.

CDC seems to defy Trump executive order by participating in WHO vaccine conference

World Health Organization February 26

CDC seems to defy Trump executive order by participating in WHO vaccine conference

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it would join a conference hosted by the World Health Organization in apparent defiance of President Donald Trump's executive order.

To eat eggs safely, do these two things, says food science expert

Health February 20, 2025

To eat eggs safely, do these two things, says food science expert

Amid outbreaks of bird flu in the U.S., experts weigh in on best practices for preparing eggs safely. See the video from Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology expert at King's College London.

Minnesota declares state of emergency as diseases cripple Midwestern farms

Health February 18, 2025

Minnesota declares state of emergency as diseases cripple Midwestern farms

Minnesota has declared a state of emergency due to a trifecta of bird flu strains. The state's Department of Agriculture provides more information about how this move can help farmers.

Flu cases are highest in these US states: See the map

Health February 17, 2025

Flu cases are highest in these US states: See the map

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. See which states are at the highest risk of flu activity.

Bird flu vaccine gets ‘conditional license’ from USDA, company announces

Health February 17, 2025

Bird flu vaccine gets ‘conditional license’ from USDA, company announces

A New Jersey pharmaceutical company has received a “a conditional license" for its bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. An infectious diseases expert comments.