This is snot a joke. When you’re sick, trading bodily fluids may not be the best idea — and certainly, having trouble breathing through your nose can make sex tricky. But if you’re all stuffed up and don’t have any decongestant spray on hand, scientists found that some in-between-the-sheets action could clear out your nostrils … Read more
Now is around the time when flu season usually starts to pick up — except this year, cases have been rising since late summer. Some data shows current flu activity is similar to when flu activity peaks at the end of the year. But it’s still too early to tell whether this year’s flu will … Read more
As flu season heightens, it’s important to prioritize immune system support, which includes eating a balanced diet of nutrient-dense foods, experts say. The immune system is directly connected to the gut, so consuming the right nutrients can positively affect both. “If we’re not getting enough fiber, fermented foods or the right nutrients, we can get … Read more
As fall settles in across the U.S., millions of Americans may find themselves battling seasonal allergies, colds or the flu — illnesses with overlapping symptoms that can be difficult to tell apart. As the season brings chilly temperatures, many people get sick because of the sudden shift from pleasant warmth to cold; this works alongside fall allergies, often … Read more
Tits the season. Coughing, sniffling and sneezing are, unfortunately, au courant among kiddos and adults alike now that the sun has officially set on summer, ushering in the chilly change in temperatures and sickness statuses. Lactating new mommies, however, are utilizing their mammaries to keep their households in perfect health this time of year, spiking baked … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new kind of flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturer Moderna said. The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older. Other brands of flu shots already have begun arriving … Read more
Before the first successful vaccine was developed in 1796, Americans had little protection against deadly infectious diseases like smallpox, measles and diphtheria. Over the next 250 years, vaccines helped eliminate or dramatically reduce many vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, preventing millions of illnesses, infections and deaths. “There is a reason that vaccines are widely considered to be the greatest … Read more
A common illness has turned one teen’s whole world upside down. Kaydin Baldwin from Kerrville Texas, was 13 when she contracted the flu — a disease that somewhere between 32 and 57 million people had between October and the end of May, according to the CDC. But her condition turned dire, leading to 117 days … Read more
One flu over the military. The Pentagon is once again requiring recruits across all branches of the military to receive flu vaccines, an exception to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s earlier decision to lift the military’s long-standing annual flu vaccine mandate. This reinstated mandate comes amid news of a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base … Read more
WASHINGTON — U.S. health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine Thursday, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of its new shot, dubbed mFlusiva, as an option for people 50 and older. The FDA advisory committee meeting is a step … Read more
Cauliflower ear was apparently too bland. After catching a cold from her 19-year-old son, Bravo personality Brandi Glanville decided to try a TikTok-approved congestion-clearing method recommended by her other son, 22. And the move is drumming up questions. The Bravo reality personality divulged that she didn’t do anything on Easter because she had a clove … Read more
This might make you think twice about skipping your annual shot. A new study suggests older Americans who get a high-dose version of a common vaccine may face a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia than those who stick with the standard jab. The protective effect appears strongest in women — who are about twice … Read more
Celebrity gossip titan Perez Hilton has a message for his viewers, and it’s not about who’s kissing who or who’s looking fat. It’s about flu meds. And taking them according to their instructions. On his YouTube channel this week, the 48-year-old addressed the “crazy saga” that put him in the hospital for 21 days, explaining … Read more
Flu and COVID and allergies, oh my! With a record-breaking flu season still underway — and spring allergies just around the corner — you may find your medicine cabinet packed to the brim with painkillers and decongestants. But a new treatment in development could be a game-changer when it comes to universal protection against a … Read more
Body aches (28%), fatigue (26%), feeling “off” (23%), and a runny nose (21%) are the four horsemen of a subpar day, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults examined what this winter season holds for Americans’ health and found that other symptoms of a “down” day include feeling sluggish (21%), weak (20%), and … Read more
It’s “super flu” season in California. The mutated influenza strain — a highly aggressive offshoot of Influenza A — is spreading faster and hitting patients harder, as a second child has died, according to the California Department of Public Health. Another child has died of the mutated influenza strain as cases across California continue to … Read more
The CDC announced on Monday that it has updated its recommended vaccine schedule for children, reducing the number of immunizations all kids should receive from 17 to only 11. Effective immediately, the new guidelines recommend that six shots, which had previously been given to all children, only be given to those who are high risk, … Read more
This year’s “super flu” season is certainly living up to its name. The US is experiencing its highest infection rate in nearly three decades, according to flu statistics released by the CDC on Monday, with all but four states reporting increased levels of illness as the new virus strain subclade K continues to spread. And … Read more
Want to stay healthy this cold and flu season — and look good doing it? There’s a budget-friendly fruit in season right now that’s bursting with nutrients, low in calories and might just be the secret weapon your immune system and skin need this winter. An added bonus: Your brain will also get a boost. … Read more
Hacking, wheezing and sneezing your way into 2026? You aren’t alone. A nasty new influenza variant — dubbed the “super flu” — is sweeping across the US, fueling a sharp rise in illnesses. So far this season, the CDC has logged 4.6 million flu cases, 49,000 hospitalizations and 1,900 deaths. New York has been hit … Read more