Each year, seasonal flu sickens about 1 billion people worldwide and causes approximately 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory ...

Credit: CAVALLINI JAMES/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The flu is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory system that affects the nose, throat and lungs. It is caused by ...

In early 2025, the women's prison outside of Fond du Lac had reported an outbreak of respiratory illnesses among prisoners.

Hantavirus, a respiratory virus spread by rodents, has been in the news recently. Experts explain what you need to know about ...

In his early 20s, Pope Francis had a severe respiratory infection that resulted in the removal of part of his lung, resulting in life-long complications.

Flu can be particularly dangerous for people with heart conditions increasing the risk of severe complications like heart ...

Clinical trials have shown that the RSV vaccine reduces symptoms by around 80 per cent, significantly lowering the risk of ...

More than 500 people have died from flu-related causes this season, according to a statement released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The figure marks the highest number ...

The start of the flu season needs to be a reminder to safeguard ourselves by getting the flu vaccine. The vaccine is available at government and private healthcare facilities, inc ...

A 3-year-old girl died from respiratory complications due to H5N1 bird flu in Mexico The girl had ... According to the WHO, the young girl’s symptoms, which included fever, malaise and vomiting ...

Flu is a respiratory illness, and most people identify it through symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, cough, fatigue, and fever. However, it can sometimes affect the gastrointestinal tract and ...