That tickle in your throat or runny nose may be much more than a common cold; it could be the flu (or worse, COVID-19), any of which could derail your Christmas and New Year's Eve plans. Common cold, ...

Flu symptoms are intensifying as 2025 comes to an end, as a new strain spreads worldwide, with health experts warning of a potentially severe season driven by a fast-moving mutation of influenza A.

With the 2025-2026 flu season expected to be worse than usual, cases of the flu are increasing rapidly in New Jersey as the virus spreads across NJ schools ahead of winter break. Urgent care and ...

A UVA Health expert warns of a potentially severe flu season due to a new H3N2 variant. Current flu vaccines may offer limited protection as they appear to be a poor match for the circulating virus.

Flu cases are climbing across the United States as the season reaches its peak, and millions of people may get sick in the weeks ahead. If you catch the flu early, antiviral medications can help ...

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 ...

The super flu strain is spreading widely around the country. The nation’s hospitalization rate went up by 14.3 % as of Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Public ...