It’s an unfortunate fact that we become more vulnerable to respiratory infections as we get older. Viruses and bugs that we ...

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The parent company of cold and flu medication brand Zicam has agreed to a $6 million class action settlement. See if you're ...

Dozens of domestic cats, including at least 24 this year, have been infected with H5N1, according to the U.S. Agriculture ...

Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, highly contagious illness that often causes mild upper respiratory symptoms, akin to a cold. In babies, particularly those with tiny airways, RSV can cause the ...

As flu season comes to an end, the death toll in North Carolina from the virus is nearing 250. There have been 246 ...

Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.

Flu activity remains "elevated" in the U.S. but is starting to show signs of abating, according to new CDC data published ...

Last week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture said some house cats in the area had to be euthanized after getting avian influenza. Investigators said they confirmed the cats were from separate homes ...

The main symptoms of norovirus include signs of gastroenteritis, Martinello says. A mild norovirus infection might just cause ...

Is it possible to get the flu twice in the same season? Experts share who is more likely to get reinfected and how to stay safe during this severe flu season.

With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.