By Hugo Francisco de Souza A rare human challenge-style trial shows that even with poor ventilation and prolonged exposure, ...

Public health recommendations suggest individuals can resume normal activities 5 days after symptom cessation. However, our study finds that full recovery can take longer, indicating that delayed ...

Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading quickly. At the same time, fewer people are getting flu ...

Locals and visitors poured into the Fort Worth Stockyards where the new year is off to a fun and healthy start despite an increase in flu cases across North Texas. Kelly Roque from South Carolina is ...

Flu season is starting to tick up in the U.S. And, looking at clues from other countries, we may be in for a rough winter. But not all influenza is the same. And there are some notable differences ...

A new influenza A H3N2 mutation called subclade K is causing an alarming rise in flu cases and hospitalizations around the country. Some reports indicate that subclade K brings about a more severe ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...

Influenza A (H3N2) viruses appear to have entered a new phase of evolution. Analysis of more than 24,000 viral sequences revealed increasing diversification within clade J.2 and the emergence of a new ...

As families get ready to celebrate the holidays, people should be aware of the increased risk of sickness during celebrations. Health experts are warning Americans to expect a rise in winter ...

A large Danish trial analysis suggests high-dose flu vaccines may offer extra protection against serious influenza-related hospitalizations in seniors. Study: High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza ...

Whenever you turn on the news these days, you must have seen headlines flashing the word ‘Nipah virus’. This is because as of ...

This story was updated to add new information. A new flu variant is sweeping across the United States, causing millions of reported cases and doubling the number of hospitalizations in a surge doctors ...