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Attractive happy middle aged woman is sitting on sofa in living room. Smiling adult lady enjoys drinking coffee or tea sitting on couch at home
Germ Busters

15 Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Doctors share their best tips for staying well.

With the global spread of novel coronavirus pneumatia, medical mask production workers are organizing masks to prepare for the epidemic COVID-19 outbreak
With the global spread of novel coronavirus pneumatia, medical mask production workers are organizing masks to prepare for the epidemic COVID-19 outbreak
Trouble Ahead

Former CDC Director Warns of Bird Flu Pandemic

He says it's "very likely."

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Ill sick middle aged woman sneezing blowing running nose holding tissue sit on bed, upset old mature lady caught cold got flu influenza grippe symptoms drink hot tea taking medications at home alone
Super Sick

"Mutant" Flu Strains Have Been Detected in U.S.

And the CDC says drugs may not help.

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Ill man in glasses feeling sick, coughing, wearing protective mask against transmissible infectious diseases and as protection against the flu in public transport.
Close Contact

Bird Flu Could Start Spreading Between Humans

An expert explains the "very high likelihood."

young woman with sore eyes
young woman with sore eyes
Avian Alerts

6 Symptoms of Bird Flu in Humans

The CDC issued a new alert about the infection.

Shot of a young doctor applying a band-aid after injecting her patient during a consultation in the clinic
Shot of a young doctor applying a band-aid after injecting her patient during a consultation in the clinic
Give It a Shot

4 New Vaccines You Need This Year, CDC Warns

Here's what the agency advises.

A young woman sitting in bed while blowing her nose
A young woman sitting in bed while blowing her nose
Unwanted Gift

14 States Where Respiratory Illness Is Spreading

Post-holiday spikes are growing fastest here.

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A woman sitting on the couch wrapped in a blanket and blowing her nose while surrounded by used tissues, possibly sick with the flu or COVID
Sick Szn

10 States Where Respiratory Illness Is Spreading

CDC data shows they're spiking fastest here.

A woman coughing while holding a thermometer
A woman coughing while holding a thermometer
Bad Bugs

16 States Where Respiratory Illness Is Spreading

The CDC warns viruses are spreading fast here.

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Doctor diagnosing patient’s health on asthma, lung disease, long COVID-19, coronavirus or bone cancer illness with radiological chest x-ray film for medical healthcare hospital service
Cough Concerns

China's Seeing a Surge in Respiratory Illness

Here's what's really behind it, doctors say.

holding mucinex product
holding mucinex product
Muci-Mess

Outraged Shoppers Say Mucinex Is Being Pulled

They're circulating theories online.

Sick woman lying in bed with high fever. Cold flu and migraine
Sick woman lying in bed with high fever. Cold flu and migraine
Cold Coffee

Should You Drink Coffee When You're Sick?

Doctors weigh in.

Ill sick middle aged woman sneezing blowing running nose holding tissue sit on bed, upset old mature lady caught cold got flu influenza grippe symptoms drink hot tea taking medications at home alone
Ill sick middle aged woman sneezing blowing running nose holding tissue sit on bed, upset old mature lady caught cold got flu influenza grippe symptoms drink hot tea taking medications at home alone
Cold Cuts

8 Popular Cold Meds at Risk of Being Banned

A new FDA ruling could shake things up.

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Closeup woman pouring medication or antipyretic syrup from bottle to cup. Healthcare, people and medicine concept -
Cold Shoulder

FDA Investigating Common Cold Meds

These "should never be used," doctors warn.

"West Palm Beach, USA - July 27, 2012: A CVS Drugstore Pharmacy store with cars parked in the front parking lot. CVS is one of the largest drugstore chains in the USA."
"West Palm Beach, USA - July 27, 2012: A CVS Drugstore Pharmacy store with cars parked in the front parking lot. CVS is one of the largest drugstore chains in the USA."
Missing Meds

CVS and Walgreens Are Running Out of OTC Meds

Here's why some popular drugs are harder to find.