In Massachusetts, more than 80% of hospital beds are filled. Experts say there are a variety of reasons for the shortage. WBZ ...

According to the CDC, 48 states in the country are rated between moderate and "very high" when it comes to cases of ...

Boston health officials said Wednesday that along with an unusual second, late surge of flu cases across the state, the ...

Massachusetts has not received any reports of recent measles cases, as outbreaks spread across the country and after an ...

Flu fears are at their highest right now, as the virus is peaking across the country.The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

Seasonal influenza virus infection is linked to 19,000 deaths nationwide, including 86 pediatric cases, according to the Feb.

Influenza has run rampant this winter, but numbers are leveling out, said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu of the city’s Public Health ...

Public health officials warn providers in the state about a possible connection to a rare neurologic complication tied to the ...

Bird flu has killed at least four snowy owls in Massachusetts in recent weeks, adding the graceful white and black-patterned ...

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Flu activity in the United States has declined for the second week and a row, suggesting levels have peaked, though ...