The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it's not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...

Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating across the U.S. in 2026. How ...

In addition to allergies, COVID-19, RSV, influenza and a new Cicada COVID variant are on the rise. But which one do you have?

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Feeling sneezy? You’re not alone. Americans get an average of two to three colds per year, according to ...

Flu season is in full swing and expected to surge with holiday travel and students returning to school in the new year. The CDC reports there have been two pediatric flu deaths already this season, ...

When the flu comes at you, brace yourself for a tough time. “It’s like a truck hit you,” says Carlene Muto, MD, an infectious disease specialist and medical director of infection prevention at Temple ...

We usually have to wait until winter approaches before we see an increase in cases of influenza, or the flu. But we have ...

NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us stories on food fortification, why some people don't seem to get the flu, and a study on how much vigorous exercise you really need.