November 20 Doctors reveal troubling signs in early flu trends, warn of ‘unusually bad’ season Health experts warn this flu season could be unusually severe, with early spread and concerning H3N2 strain activity across the U.S. following Australia's worst flu season.
November 19 First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington state, where a resident is hospitalized with a rare avian influenza strain never before seen in humans.
November 13 Surge in whooping cough cases in southern state prompts health alerts Texas reports nearly quadruple the whooping cough cases than last year, with over 3,500 infections. Health officials urge vaccination as pertussis spreads statewide.
October 31 Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk Viral infections trigger inflammation that raises heart disease risk, study finds. Vaccination against COVID, flu and shingles may help prevent cardiovascular complications.
October 27 Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study New research reveals the shingles vaccine may cut vascular dementia risk by half, offering unexpected brain protection beyond preventing painful rash outbreaks.
October 23 Mpox strain surfaces in US without international travel, raising fears of wider outbreak The California Department of Health reports that three hospitalized clade I mpox patients are now recovering, marking the first community spread without international travel history.
October 16 After Diane Keaton's pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus Diane Keaton's pneumonia death highlights how bacterial and viral lung infections can be life-threatening, especially for older adults with chronic conditions.
October 15 Chikungunya virus: New York confirms first locally acquired case in US since 2019 Health officials confirm the first locally acquired chikungunya virus case in the United States since 2019, detected in a Nassau County, New York, resident.
October 14 Growing antibiotic crisis could turn bacterial infections deadly, experts warn Antibiotic-resistant superbugs pose a growing global health threat, with WHO reporting that antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine.
October 9 5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors Medical experts share five essential tips for flu shot preparation and recovery, including proper clothing choices, hydration and management of side effects.