The flu often arrives without warning, like an unwelcome guest that promises to leave soon. A sneeze here, a bit of fatigue there, and we continue with our daily routine as if nothing were wrong. Many ...

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 ...

What causes the flu and what causes a cold? Colds and flu are both respiratory illnesses, but are caused by different viruses. “Colds are primarily caused by viruses, with rhinovirus being the most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sneezing? Feeling congested? Coughing? Are these signs of flu season, a cold or allergies, or are they symptoms of COVID-19? What ...

If you’ve noticed more people coughing or calling out sick, you’re onto something: just as peak flu season arrives, flu cases and hospitalizations are surging in the U.S. thanks to a variant called ...

A new flu variant fueling a fast-paced rise in cases across the state has brought with it some symptoms unlike those many have come to associate with the virus. As cases reach "very high" levels, a ...

As flu cases surge across the state, one Brockton hospital says it is seeing more patients this season than at the same time last year. In fact, some patients may have received an email from the ...

If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you likely have heard about the new strain of severe "super flu" going around right now. "H3N2 Influenza A has undergone genetic drift this year by ...

Deaconess reports a 53% spike in flu cases and a 13% rise in RSV. A local doctor breaks down who's most at risk and what to ...