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Coronavirus January 14, 2023

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 possibly more likely to infect those who are vaccinated, officials say

New York City health authorities warned that the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 may be more likely to infect those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

HEALTH January 14, 2023

Remember the fear about flu flare-ups over the holidays? Didn't happen, says CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported that visits to doctors' offices for flu-like illnesses dropped for the sixth week — despite earlier worries about a flu surge.

Health January 12, 2023

Most 'long COVID' symptoms after mild case of virus resolve in about a year: new study

A study out of Israel suggests most people with "long COVID" following a mild case of COVID-19 have their symptoms resolve after a year. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in.

Coronavirus January 5, 2023

New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in US: Health experts reveal why

A new COVID-19 subvariant, XBB.1.5, is picking up speed nationwide. Dr. Marc Siegel and University of Arizona medical professor Dr. Shad Marvasti reveal what's worrisome about the contagious strain.

Cold and Flu December 21, 2022

US releasing prescription flu medication from strategic national stockpile

The U.S. will release prescription flu medication from the strategic national stockpile in response to an unusually early and severe flu season.

China December 21, 2022

China ramps up cremations as COVID-19 cases rise again

Experts and analysts worry that China's sudden change in policy leaves the country vulnerable due to a low vaccination rate and the efficacy of currently available doses.

Viruses December 20, 2022

CDC says respiratory viruses may continue to spread for weeks, ‘possibly even months': report

Respiratory viruses are continuing to infect Americans across the U.S., causing an influx of patients in hospitals and forcing officials to put emergency orders in place.

HEALTH December 15, 2022

'Great concern': Invasive group A strep cases spiking in parts of US — CDC is investigating

The CDC is looking into a possible spike in cases of invasive infections among kids in the U.S. caused by the bacteria known to lead to strep throat, called group A strep.

Iowa December 13, 2022

Monthly bird flu death toll hits 700,000 as more cases reported in Iowa game fowl

Four new avian flu cases reported at an Iowa turkey farm — and the subsequent slaughter of their entire flock — will push the disease's current monthly death toll past 700,000.

Anthony Fauci December 10, 2022

Fauci acknowledges Americans have mandate 'fatigue': 'People don't like to be told what to do'

Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledged on Friday that there is a "fatigue" regarding COVID-19 mandates as respiratory viruses continue to infect across the country.

Coronavirus December 9, 2022

Los Angeles COVID cases surge, but county holds off on mask mandate

Los Angeles health officials advised residents Thursday to wear masks in public indoor spaces as cases rise and the county enters the "high" community activity category.