Colds and the flu may take a bigger toll on women than men, according to a new study based on people's reports of their own symptoms. The women in the study were more likely than the men in the study ...
ALSO CAME TO BUNCOMBE COUNTY. THIS FLU SEASON HAS BEEN THE MOST INTENSE IT’S BEEN IN AT LEAST 15 YEARS, ACCORDING TO NEW DATA. THE PERCENT OF DOCTOR’S OFFICE VISITS DRIVEN BY FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS LAST ...
Wintertime unfortunately means cold and flu season. And for the estimated 40 million people who get the flu each year, it can sometimes spell trouble for your health. Why? Experts say the flu can turn ...
Doctors are urging vaccinations, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, elderly, pregnant women ...
The sudden appearance of this symptom could be your body's alarm bell going off, a top infectious disease MD explains.
As flu season approaches, everyone should take precautions to avoid contracting the virus, which can significantly impact your health. Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular virology and ...
Pregnant women who receive a flu vaccine are 40 percent less likely to experience a flu-related hospitalization, according to a study published Oct. 11 in Clinical Infectious Diseases. For the study, ...
Babies whose moms get flu vaccinations while pregnant have a significantly reduced risk of acquiring influenza during their first six months of life, a new study shows, leading the authors to declare ...
It’s that time of year when coughs and colds are rampant and everyone appears to be getting ill. But health experts have warned that this winter could be one of the worst yet – with the most severe ...