Cold Flu
Flu Is Surging Nationwide, With 24 Million Cases So Far
June 5, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Flu is high or very high in 43 states, as well as New York City and the District of Columbia, according to the latest weekly influenza surveillance report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Right now, the CDC estimates there have been at least 24 million illnesses during this flu season.
Your Role In Caring For A Sick Child During Winter
May 14, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Having a sick child can be exhausting and can also put you at risk for illness. Here are five tips that can keep you and the rest of your family from coming down with the same bug.
Will Working Out With A Cold Make You Sicker?
May 6, 2025, 2:22 pm EDT
Explore the do’s and don’ts of working out when you have a cold, based on Mayo Clinic guidelines. Find out how to stay fit without risking your health and the health of other gymgoers.
Could Exercise Prevent An Early Flu, Pneumonia Death?
May 6, 2025, 2:22 pm EDT
New research suggests a strong tie between one’s exercise habits and the likelihood of dying from either the flu or pneumonia. But, how much is too much?
Is It A Cold, The Flu, COVID-19 Or Allergies?
May 6, 2025, 2:20 pm EDT
Many different viruses and infections are spreading across the United States this time of year. Here are some simple ways to tell them apart if you get sick.
Protect Yourself Against Common Respiratory Germs
May 6, 2025, 2:19 pm EDT
It’s not just flu season – other respiratory viruses are out there this time of year. Here are some steps you can take to keep yourself and your family safe in the colder months.
Can Sudden Temperature Drops Weaken Your Immune System?
May 6, 2025, 12:20 pm EDT
Colder temperatures and low levels of vitamin D could be the combination that leads you to respiratory illness. Here’s why it is important to take care of your immune system when winter rolls around.
Bird Flu Mutates, Spreads To More Species, Worrying Experts
May 1, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, known for devastating bird populations, has now been found in dairy cattle, raccoons, and cats, raising concern about eventual spread to humans.
How Can Vitamin D Help During Cold And Flu Season?
April 25, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Your body needs vitamin D for healthy bones and a strong immune system, among other things. The nutrient helps you build immunity that can fight off infection. Here’s how to utilize it during the cold and flu season.
‘Concerning’ Mutation In US Patient With Severe Bird Flu
April 25, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
As of December 30, the CDC has confirmed 66 human cases of the bird flu virus in the United States. Most of them were mild infections among dairy workers and others who had contact with infected animals. But watch this video to learn why scientists are concerned about what they found in the first U.S. person to get severely ill from the H5N1 virus.
