Flu A vs.flu B: What's the difference? Here's symptoms to look for
While we often refer to it as "the flu," the influenza virus has several strains, with flu A and flu B considered the most ...
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As number of flu cases rise across country, Maryland doctor explains how to avoid getting sick
McLaughlin suggests staying home from work or school for a full week — if not a little longer — to stop the spread. Also, ...
Symptoms of flu: What to know about Influenza A and B as Illinois cases rise
Illinois is seeing a "notable increase" in hospital admissions for flu cases, according to state health officials, as levels of respiratory viruses continue to tick up. But which type of flu is ...
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened ...
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Ugh, We Can Expect a Second Flu Peak This Month—Here Are the Signs You Have It
Flu season spiked in December 2024, meaning it's officially behind us. Right? Well, not exactly—at least not this year. While flu cases typically peak once a season and then start to decline, new data ...
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The flu season feels worse than normal this year. Is it?
It feels like everyone is sick right now. And while that is a slight exaggeration, the real situation isn't too sunny either.
NFL reports record-low concussions, but expert warns more work remains
Despite the progress, Nowinski warns the issue of brain injuries in football is far from resolved. He emphasizes that while ...