Cold & Flu Health News

Even the common cold was linked to a 13-fold increased risk for about a week

Most are not, a U.S. survey finds, despite the lessons of the 2009 'swine flu' outbreak

Death certificates from drug-linked infections may not label painkillers as possible cause

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Study found sticky coating shielded mice against H1 strain, could lead to new antiviral treatments

Flu shot study showed that healthy vaccination practices may run in the family

In a twist, the middle-aged were among those hardest hit, CDC says

Researchers suspect people may breathe saliva or food into their lungs due to fatigue from the drugs

Researchers estimate about two-thirds of pediatric deaths could be prevented by flu shot

People who feel isolated tend to have worse symptoms, research shows

Rhinovirus far more worrisome in those with weakened immune systems, researchers say

They're concerned about vaccine safety, study shows

No higher rates of complications seen in babies when mom took these meds after 22 weeks of pregnancy

Proteins in nasal mucus might reveal if respiratory infection is caused by virus or bacteria, researchers say

Be aware of unusual health risks in the Caribbean and Central and South America, doctor advises