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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

Health experts raise concern over the disposal of infected poultry birds as avian flu spreads

Viruses July 18, 2024

Health experts raise concern over the disposal of infected poultry birds as avian flu spreads

Health experts highlighted the importance of wearing protective gear when culling poultry birds infected with avian influenza, or the bird flu virus.

4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm

Colorado July 16, 2024

4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm

Bird flu was detected in four Colorado poultry workers. All illnesses were relatively mild, with common respiratory infection symptoms like coughing and sore throat.

In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

HEALTH July 12, 2024

In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.

Bird flu has infected humans in these countries as virus spreads around the world

Cold and Flu July 10, 2024

Bird flu has infected humans in these countries as virus spreads around the world

Varying types of avian influenza, the bird flu virus, have been found in humans across the globe this year. Public health officials are paying close attention to the spread of the flu.

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.