As 2025 begins, norovirus, also known as the stomach flu, is surging across the United States. The highly contagious virus which causes unpleasant bouts of vomiting and diarrhea is causing a record ...

Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating, along with several other respiratory illnesses and a nasty stomach bug.

An mRNA-based flu shot could make a huge difference in flu prevention, allowing scientists to pick a better strain match.

A fast-moving strain of the flu is raising concern in North Texas as the busy holiday travel season begins. Dr. Joseph Chang, chief medical officer at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, said flu ...

'Tis the season of vigorous handwashing and using copious amounts of hand sanitizer as Americans try to avoid getting sick before the holidays. Health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and ...

This year’s influenza virus has been dubbed the “super flu” for how quickly it’s spreading — and how hard it’s hitting. In fact, infections have broken records in New York, with 71,123 positive flu ...

When a stomach bug hits your household, it is tempting to grab a pack of wipes, swipe every surface in sight, and hope you have contained the chaos. The problem is that those quick wipe-downs often ...

A recent Views & Comments article published in Engineering highlights advances in repurposing influenza viruses as flexible ...

In less than 1% of cases, West Nile Virus can cause hospitalization or even death.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...