As the second wave of flu infections sweeps across the United States, it is important to take note of how the virus can impact several aspects of your well-being. The mild symptoms of influenza are ...

As the flu season sweeps through homes and classrooms, it's not just our immune systems bracing for impact. New research suggests a metabolic switch in the liver also helps sick bodies weather the ...

Jeb Teichman’s phone rang just before midnight. As a pediatrician, he has received many late-night emergency calls. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...

Terry Sigmond thought it was a cold. She even tried to get out of a New Year’s celebration, but her friend encouraged her to go. So began her weeks-long flu ordeal, when she dozed to Hallmark Channel ...

Winter is coming, and with the cold weather comes respiratory viral infections, including influenza. So now’s a good time to protect yourself and others with the flu vaccine. It’s effective, free and ...

A toddler underwent heart and brain surgery after he was slammed with multiple infections, testing positive for the flu, RSV, pneumonia and strep. Less than a week before his 3rd birthday, Jace ...