A surprising flu experiment shows that good airflow and fewer coughs can stop the virus from spreading, even up close.

Despite days in close quarters with flu patients, healthy volunteers didn’t get sick – revealing insights into transmission.

Tis the season for cooler temps, shorter days and cozy nights by the fire. Unfortunately, this time of year also marks the ...

This year's flu season is turning out to be brutal. As a new variant known as subclade K spreads rapidly, a study out today offers clues as to how to avoid the annual sickness.

When the flu strikes, one of the biggest concerns is how long you might be contagious. Knowing this can help protect your family, friends, and coworkers from catching the virus. This guide from ...

For years, scientists have warned that bird flu - better known as H5N1 - could one day make the dangerous leap from birds to humans and trigger a global health crisis. Avian flu - a type of influenza ...

This year's flu season is shaping up to be particularly brutal. Here's what to know this week, including cases taking a ...

As North Carolina illness rates spike post-holidays, here's what to know about the spread of flu, stomach flu and COVID-19.

Ohio ranks among states with very high flu activity. Here's what to know about current case numbers, symptoms, and how to ...

Flu season in the U.S. is particularly bad this year, and a new branch of the flu family tree may be to blame.