Cold Flu
Beat Heater Sickness: Tips To Avoid Cold Weather Illness
December 12, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
As you turn on your heat this season, be prepared - hidden dust and dry air from your home’s indoor heating system could make you sick. A few simple tips can help you stay warm without the unwanted symptoms.
Perfect Timing: Get Vaccines Two Weeks Before Thanksgiving
December 8, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
If you haven’t already scheduled a COVID-19 or flu vaccine, now is the perfect time to get the jab. Two weeks before Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season will give you protection leading into one of the easiest times to catch a virus.
Cold Weather, Close Contact Can Prime Your Immune Response
December 8, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
As temperatures drop and we gather indoors, research reveals that just being near someone who is sick can trigger our immune system to prepare for infection, highlighting how close quarters in cold weather can subtly shape our body’s defenses.
How Weather Could Be Fueling Spread Of Bird Flu
December 7, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
A child in California is recovering from the first U.S. case of H5N1 bird flu in a minor, raising questions about how cold, wet weather may be quietly aiding the virus’s survival and spread.
From Zinc To Elderberry: What Actually Helps Beat A Cold?
December 7, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Ever wished you could kick a cold in just 24 hours? Though there’s no cure for some seasonal viruses, there are some science-backed tricks you may not have tried. Here’s how you can shorten your symptoms and get back on your feet faster.
Winter Virus Season Is Coming: CDC Lowers Age For Key Vaccine
December 5, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
As the winter virus season approaches, the CDC is hoping more people will protect themselves from one potentially deadly respiratory infection - pneumonia. Watch this video to see the change that could help those most at risk.
Human-To-Human Bird Flu Scare In Missouri Explained
December 4, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Health officials believe they’ve cracked the case of a mysterious bird flu infection in Missouri that looked like it may have been transmitted from one human to another. See what they had to say about wider transmission risks.
New Vaccines Could Give Lifelong Protection From Covid, Flu
December 4, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
A game-changing new idea could revolutionize the way we vaccinate against disease, giving you lifelong protection in just one go.
Are Runny Eggs Safe To Eat Amid Bird Flu Outbreak?
December 4, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Health officials are confident that the bird flu risk to the public remains low, especially if producers and consumers handle eggs safely. But what does “safe” mean when you’re cooking them in your home?
'Long Flu' May Be Worse Than Long COVID
December 2, 2024, 5:11 am EST
You’ve heard of long COVID, but recent findings published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology show “long flu” could be even more dangerous.
