Cold and Flu - Page 7

January 22, 2025

Has a ‘quademic’ hit the US? 4 viral infections and what to know about them

Four viruses are circulating in the U.S., sparking concerns of a possible “quademic." Here's what to know about risk factors and prevention of these common contagious diseases, according to doctors.

January 21, 2025

Chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candy sells out at launch: 'Soup you can suck on'

Progresso's new Soup Drops, a hard-candy version of a chicken noodle soup, sold out the day the product was announced, the company said on Instagram.

January 17, 2025

As bird flu spreads, CDC recommends faster 'subtyping' to catch more cases

The CDC announced on Thursday its recommendation to test hospitalized influenza A patients more quickly and thoroughly to distinguish between seasonal flu and bird flu.

January 12, 2025

One state leads country in human bird flu with nearly 40 confirmed cases

A child in California is presumed to have H5N1 bird flu, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Experts weigh in on the risk of a potential virus mutation.

January 8, 2025

Texas officials say dead birds found in early January tested positive for bird flu

Texas officials on Wednesday confirmed several dead birds that were discovered earlier this month near Austin tested positive for bird flu.

January 7, 2025

Is it safe to eat eggs amid bird flu outbreaks?

The spread of avian influenza (HPAI) has also impacted the nationwide supply of poultry products, including eggs. Experts discuss whether it's safe to continue eating eggs.

January 7, 2025

CDC monitoring possible spike of HMPV cases in China

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is a reported spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, and they are monitoring it closely.

January 6, 2025

Louisiana reports first bird flu-related human death in US

A patient in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has died, health officials said Monday.

January 4, 2025

At-home 'medicine ball' tea, soothing and warm, could help kick a cold

Fox News Digital talked to a nutritionist and dietitian for her recipe for a "medicine ball" tea that she says helps with colds, sore throats and stuffy noses.

January 3, 2025

Friends, family may protect against heart attack, stroke and type 2 diabetes, study suggests

A new study from Cambridge University scientists and others suggests that socializing with friends and family may help protect people against heart attack and others conditions and illnesses.