Avian influenza can jump species from birds to humans, a fact that arouses concern for serious illness and broader human ...

When the flu strikes, it can feel relentless: rising fever, hacking cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. For many people, relief can come in the form of Tamiflu, a prescription antiviral medication ...

Flu activity is rising sharply in the U.S. this season with at least 7.5 million estimated cases so far, largely due to a new variant of influenza type A called subclade K. Subclade K emerged after ...

An mRNA-based flu shot could make a huge difference in flu prevention, allowing scientists to pick a better strain match.

In most people, influenza stays in the upper respiratory tract—mainly the nose—and clears without spreading further. But ...

Bird flu cases reported in parts of Maharashtra have triggered fresh public health concern, especially after infected poultry ...

Other flu treatments are available in the United States. These alternatives sometimes fly under the radar, in part because some are targeted for specific populations. But Xofluza, a one-dose pill, is ...