While some may be under the impression that getting the flu is similar to having a cold, a Canadian doctor warns that influenza can lead to serious and even deadly complications.

Treatment with the antiviral combination nirmatrelvir–ritonavir (Paxlovid) was associated with fewer lost workdays and lower ...

A novel influenza variant called subclade K appears to be driving an uptick in cases and hospitalizations throughout the U.S.

The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for preventing severe disease in children.

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An important feature of the model is the biomarker, which Langelier's team developed in 2023. They found that a gene that modulates inflammation, called FABP4, could be used to help diagnose infection ...

A fast-spreading mutated flu strain is pushing US infections past epidemic levels, raising fears of a severe winter season as ...

Ib, has been identified in the UK, raising concerns due to its historical association with more severe illness and hig ...