For most of the millions of people who get the flu each year in the U.S., the virus brings a few days of fever, body aches, and weakness before it goes away. But for some, the influenza virus can lead to severe illness, hospitalization — even death. Allison Miller knows these risks all too well. This … Read more
Getting the cold and flu can really put a damper on your lifestyle — but you don’t always have to put your exercise regimen on the back burner when you get sick. “Nobody likes being sick or under the weather,” Teddy Savage, national lead trainer at Planet Fitness who is based in Baltimore, Maryland, told Fox News Digital. … Read more
A man who had his broken tooth pulled was told by doctors he was suffering from a bad strain of the flu — only to reveal to TikTok that he actually had a full-body, blood infection that led to a 7-month medical odyssey. Ohio native Brandon Baker, reportedly in his 20s, was driving to work … Read more
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As temperatures drop, so do your odds of escaping the upcoming flu season unscathed. During the last flu season of 2022 to 2023, there was an early start to the season, higher than normal pediatric hospitalizations and deaths — and an unprecedented “tripledemic” with three respiratory viruses circulating (flu, RSV and COVID-19). As a result, … Read more
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of complacency. That’s the message delivered today — as the viral disease season begins — by Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at a news conference attended by The Post. “Sadly, we lost 21,000 people to flu last season,” Cohen said, … Read more
Medical experts are sharing the best options for allergy sufferers after advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recently voted against the effectiveness of a nasal decongestant found in versions of Benadryl, Mucinex and other popular over-the-counter medications. The unanimous vote on Sept. 12 declared oral forms of phenylephrine ineffective. The most popular oral decongestant … Read more
An advisory panel of the Food and Drug Administration stated today that virtually all over-the-counter (OTC) decongestants simply don’t work. The FDA panel found that phenylephrine — the active ingredient in Sudafed, Benadryl, Robitussin and other popular decongestants — is nearly useless at reducing nasal congestion. The advisory panel’s ruling might soon lead to these … Read more
Bird flu is back with a vengeance. Medical experts have discovered that one variant of the avian flu virus, dubbed H3N8, has undergone several mutations and can now cause more severe infections. Additionally, the H3N8 virus — which is endemic among poultry farms throughout China — is transmissible by airborne droplets between animals that have … Read more
New pro sports teams bring more than a rooting interest to American cities — they also sparked a spike in flu deaths, according to a new study. Flu mortality jumped as much as nearly 25% in cities that picked up new sports franchises in baseball, basketball, football or hockey, economists at the West Virginia University … Read more
A UK woman thought she was suffering from a stomach bug last month — it turns out she was pregnant with twins. Lucy Shaw, 34, from Staffordshire, unexpectedly gave birth to twin boys on July 5, a British hospital system announced this week. Shaw had what is called a cryptic or invisible pregnancy, which can … Read more
How to protect yourself against COVID, flu and RSV – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials have updated advice for protecting against seasonal viruses. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what’s new this year and who will need a COVID-19 booster. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more
It may still feel like summer, but the fall is quickly approaching — along with the risk of seasonal viruses. On “CBS Mornings” Monday, Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID-19, the respiratory illness RSV … Read more
Keeping cool can make you sick. If you’ve ever felt a sniffle coming on in the summer months — particularly when you’re on vacation — then air conditioning could be to blame. The phenomenon has been widely documented on TikTok, with a few different names coined for the illness, such as “Ayia Napa Flu,” “Air … Read more
A virus that virtually nobody has ever heard of has spread across the United States, causing a 36 percent spike in cases in 2023, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is a respiratory disease that causes symptoms much like the common cold: cough, fever, congestion, … Read more
Get ready for some ruff news. Pets can easily contract and spread serious disease like the flu, experts warn. Virologists found that two dogs in southern China had been carrying mutant strains of the influenza C virus, a disease that commonly infects people — children especially, Scientific American reports. People have previously spread illnesses like … Read more
Doggone it — dog flu cases are on the rise in some areas of the country, including Philadelphia, North Texas and Minneapolis, CBS News reports. Canine influenza is different from the influenza viruses that humans contract. It’s caused by two Type A viruses: H3N8 and H3N2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that … Read more
A vaccine to protect against severe cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus could roll out as early as August. Pfizer has developed RSVpreF, a vaccine to prevent severe cases of RSV, and the Food and Drug Administration is reportedly expediting its review approval process. The FDA is expected to make their decision in August — just … Read more
This is retched news. Stomach “bugs” are in bloom in the US. Also known as the “stomach flu” (though unrelated to influenza), the highly contagious gastrointestinal illness is typically caused by norovirus infection, prompting days of vomiting, diarrhea and fever in children and adults — which, yes, could even lead to death if not properly … Read more
He’s snot your average heartthrob. Mucinex’s mischievous mascot Mr. Mucus has officially become a sex symbol. The animated villain — who seeks to make his sick victims as miserable as possible — has gotten an upgrade and social media users have taken note. Mr. Mucus is no longer a 2-dimensional animated green blob as seen … Read more