How worried should we be about bird flu?
The new strain of bird flu has infected more than 90 million chickens and has spread to cows, and even humans. Here's what you need to know.
Flu
I made almost $6,000 in 2 weeks doing nothing in a clinical trial. I was desperate to get out by the end, but I'll do it again.
Getting paid to do nothing is an appealing side hustle. Student Faith Larkum made thousands for participating in a two-week clinical trial.
I made $9,450 and erased my credit card debt by joining 2 clinical trials. I just had to agree to get the flu and dysentery.
A clinical trial participant was able to erase his credit card debt and made nearly $10K for being exposed to the flu and dysentery. He'd do it again.
Flu season has started early — these charts show where infections are rising fastest in the US
Flu season is off to an early start again this year. While cases are rising across the US, southern states and Puerto Rico have been hit the hardest so far.
8 products containing a popular decongestant that an FDA panel says doesn't work, and alternatives that do
Common cold and flu treatments, including products by Benadryl and Tyelnol, could potentially be pulled from pharmacy shelves.
Cold pills could be yanked off the shelf. An FDA panel just ruled some of them don't work.
An FDA committee ruled phenylephrine, an ingredient used in cold medicines as a decongestant, doesn't work. It's popular on drugstore shelves.
No, you don't have the flu already. It's probably COVID.
Almost no one is sick with the flu right now. Flu-like symptoms could mean you have COVID-19, and experts recommend you get tested to find out.
10 common causes of body aches without a fever, and when to see a doctor
The most common causes of body aches without a fever include stress, sleep deprivation, or a viral infection.
8 reasons your throat is sore on one side and how to treat it
If your throat is sore on just one side, it could mean an infection as minor as a cold or something more severe like an abscess or tumor.
A leading bird flu expert says this 'nasty' outbreak is here to stay: 'There's something different about this virus'
Bird flu expert Richard Webby says the H5N1 virus killing poultry at an alarming rate 'is most definitely a virus we don't want in humans.'
My 7-month-old baby has had COVID, flu, and RSV. I'm angry, but I also know I did my best.
The author has four kids. Her youngest was born in 2022 and since has been sick non-stop. The pediatrician assured her this winter was unprecedented.
The best deals on cold and flu medicine from 4 major retailers, starting at just $.01 per pill
Best cold and flu medicine deals at Amazon, Costco, Target, and Walmart, and when off-brand options are better than the name brands.
I'm a nurse tech and my hospital is pushing me to the brink. After my 12-hour shift, my whole body hurts.
Many nurses quit during the pandemic, leaving a shortage that has hospital staff overwhelmed as they deal with the results of the "tripledemic."
A 36-year-old mom died of flu less than a day after getting sick in a '1 in a million case'
A young mom, business executive, and marathoner started feeling feverish Monday night. By Tuesday afternoon, she'd died from complications of the flu.
The US is releasing doses of flu medicine from the national stockpile amid a surge in cases
Flu season continues to thrash the US. The government is now allowing states to access the national stockpile of Tamiflu to cope.
Everyone is sick right now. 3 tables will help you figure out what ailment you've got.
It's not just flu, COVID, and RSV. At least 10 different infections are spreading around, and they come with a constellation of over 15 symptoms.
People are getting sick with mystery illnesses and testing negative for COVID, RSV, and flu. Here's why.
There are plenty of viral illnesses floating around this holiday season. Experts stress testing is key because it can lead to swift treatment.
5 seasonal cold and flu remedies that actually work
There is no miracle cure for seasonal illnesses like cold and flu, but there are some simple ways to reduce suffering.
14 home remedies to get rid of a cough naturally
To stop coughing, try natural home remedies like honey, ginger, and steam.
10 home remedies to stop a runny nose from cold, flu, or allergies
To stop a runny nose, try using steam, keep your head propped up at night, and apply warm washcloths.