“Flu can be serious and life-threatening, even in people with no underlying health conditions,” Bryant said. “Flu is a ...

Dear A.T.R.: Both colds and influenza (the "flu") are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused ...

Researchers have developed a new type of flu treatment that could have a dramatic impact on the fight against influenza and potentially, other viruses too. This method involves an antibody cocktail, ...

Influenza is an acute respiratory disease that causes epidemics and pandemics in the human population of temperate regions. Influenza epidemics occur every year during the winter months, affecting ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The late-season spread of the flu is surprising doctors and patients alike. According to experts, flu activity across the country is typically waning by April or May each year.

A new combination of drugs, including a compound present in chocolate, can treat several influenza strains, including bird and swine flu, a new study has found. The drug combination of chocolate ...

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

The New York City Health Department recommends that most people get the flu vaccine by the end of October each year, though people can continue to be vaccinated as long as the flu is circulating in ...

A new study of avian flu in cats focuses on a potentially life-saving discovery by veterinarian Dr. Jake Gomez, who treated ...

Getting the flu while pregnant increases the risk of birth defects. Seek immediate care if you are short of breath or notice ...

Japan faces a nationwide epidemic, with over 4,000 people hospitalised with influenza. The outbreak has already forced ...