An increase in cases prompts health leaders to ramp up warnings about following proper precautions.
About 1 in 3 adults do not plan to get a flu shot—and many underestimate the deadliness of the disease.
A new vaccine for cats could one day help humans who suffer from feline allergies.
Drug abuse and homelessness create conditions that led to a jump in cases.
Expert says it's time to get serious about shingles, the adult chickenpox with potentially long-term effects.
This year's dose is about 50 percent effective against the predominant flu strain, vastly outperforming last year's formulation.
Before you kick back and relax, check out these tips for staying healthy on your next trip.
The updated vaccine is designed to prevent cancers and disease caused by nine HPV types.
The sound of your child's cough could help you determine if it's something simple—or something more.
Prevention is key—public health officials urge Americans to get an annual flu shot, to protect both yourself and those around you.
Study: Baloxavir resolves symptoms as quickly, effectively and safely as current options.
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