"National penguin" Pororo bowed in a black suit over the controversy about entering medical school, drawing attention. Pororo official social networking service capture /Courtesy of SNS Recently, an ...

A new flu variant fueling a fast-paced rise in cases across the state has brought with it some symptoms unlike those many have come to associate with the virus. As cases reach "very high" levels in ...

The flu had a glow-up. This year’s flu season is proving to be worse than normal, with hospitalizations up significantly compared to last year, and the CDC reporting 4.6 million cases of the flu so ...

It’s not shocking to see cases of the flu jump up during respiratory virus season. But there’s been enough talk about the so-called super flu swirling around that it’s fair to wonder what’s going on ...

The virus, sometimes called the stomach bug, is incredibly contagious. Here’s how to stay safe this season. By Simar Bajaj Every year, there’s a surge in norovirus cases between November and April, ...

COVID-19 infections are rising across the United States, amid surges in other winter illnesses. The uptick in COVID comes as the country faces a severe flu season and outbreaks of norovirus, which are ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Doctors across the country say flu season has arrived earlier than usual and is hitting people — mainly kids, so far — especially hard. “I don’t think I ever remember seeing it this severe, this soon, ...

Allison Herries, RDN, is a registered dietitian for a telehealth company. In her role, she provides nutrition education and counseling to help her clients set and reach their personal health goals.

Extreme fatigue, a sore throat and a fever that just won’t ease – if you’ve caught H3N2 subclade K, a mutated strain of the flu virus spreading rapidly this winter, the severity of symptoms can be ...

Acute bronchitis usually resolves without treatment, but you can get rest and hydrate to support your recovery. Chronic bronchitis requires ongoing medical care due to long-term symptoms. You can take ...

Everyone's home for the holidays — and so are the germs. It's possible sickness could be knocking on the door along with your party guests. It's cold and flu season, and common winter illnesses such ...