Russia February 20, 2021 Russia reports first case of avian flu in humans Russian health officials reported a new strain of avian flu never before transmitted from birds to humans Saturday, after an outbreak first occurred in a poultry farm last December.
Coronavirus February 18, 2021 What happened to coronavirus, flu 'twin-demic'? Experts weigh in With coronavirus cases soaring in late summer, experts warned about the potential for a so-called “twin-demic,” which they said would've seen hospital systems overwhelmed by both COVID-19 and the influx of flu patients, but the surge never came.
Coronavirus February 16, 2021 Common cold antibodies won’t prevent coronavirus infection, study finds Since the start of the pandemic, experts have pondered if past exposure to the common cold, many of which are caused by seasonal coronaviruses, could offer some protection against the novel coronavirus that was identified more than a year ago.
Coronavirus February 12, 2021 Test that detects coronavirus, flu gets FDA emergency use authorization, company says The medical technology company behind a molecular diagnostic test that can detect both the influenza virus and coronavirus in a little as two to three hours said it received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA on Friday.
Allergy February 9, 2021 Many first report peanut allergy symptoms in adulthood, study finds While a peanut allergy is commonly associated with pediatric care, a new study has found that up to one in six adults with sensitivity to peanuts developed it after age 18.
Allergy December 21, 2020 Are you allergic to your Christmas tree? Signs you may be allergic to your Christmas tree, according to an allergist and immunologist.
Vaccines December 19, 2020 CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance The CDC said Saturday that it has learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has "ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
Coronavirus December 16, 2020 Alaska health care worker suffers adverse reaction after COVID-19 vaccine A health care worker in Alaska is doing "well" after suffering an adverse reaction minutes after receiving Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, officials said.
CRIME December 11, 2020 Former Bin Laden subordinate released after judge agrees he's too obese to survive coronavirus A former Osama bin Laden henchman convicted in two deadly 1998 bombings is free and living in the U.K. this week after being released early — thanks to a Manhattan federal judge who agreed the terrorist was way too obese to survive the coronavirus behind bars.
Cold and Flu December 10, 2020 CDC sees record flu vaccine distribution Amid the coronavirus pandemic, health officials both at a federal and state level urged the public to get the flu shot this year in an effort to prevent hospitalizations from the seasonal illness on top of those due to COVID-19.
Cold and Flu November 13, 2020 FDA warns against fraudulent flu products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday cautioned over illegal, unproven flu products potentially circulating on the market.