Cold and Flu - Page 4

November 20, 2025

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

Health experts warn this flu season could be unusually severe, with early spread and concerning H3N2 strain activity across the U.S. following Australia's worst flu season.

November 20, 2025

COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks

Research links COVID vaccination to higher acute kidney injury risk within one year, though vaccinated people showed lower overall death rates from all causes.

November 19, 2025

Flu vaccine being 'less effective' this winter does not mean it won't work, doctor says

Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani explains how the H3N2 flu strain could affect the upcoming winter season on 'America Reports.'

November 19, 2025

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington state, where a resident is hospitalized with a rare avian influenza strain never before seen in humans.

October 31, 2025

Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk

Viral infections trigger inflammation that raises heart disease risk, study finds. Vaccination against COVID, flu and shingles may help prevent cardiovascular complications.

October 9, 2025

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

Medical experts share five essential tips for flu shot preparation and recovery, including proper clothing choices, hydration and management of side effects.

October 7, 2025

Researchers unveil surprising flu test that works before symptoms appear

Scientists in Germany have created a novel flu detection method using an edible sensor that produces taste when the influenza virus is present in the mouth.

September 26, 2025

Best time to get the flu vaccine this fall as influenza season approaches

Flu vaccination timing varies by group, with pregnant women and those over 65 advised to wait until September, while some children may need two doses.

September 4, 2025

COVID-19 infection risk cut 'significantly' with simple nasal spray, research finds

A phase 2 study shows that azelastine nasal spray lowered coronavirus infection rates to 2.2% compared to 6.7%, researchers at Germany's Saarland University revealed.

August 3, 2025

Needle-free vaccine method delivers antibodies through dental floss in early study

Scientists demonstrate dental floss can effectively deliver flu, protein and mRNA vaccines without needles by targeting tissue between teeth and gums in laboratory testing.