Americans are in the throes of flu season in large swaths of the country. Data − from traces in wastewater to hospitalizations − show higher levels of flu virus circulating in most of the U.S. So far ...

With the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV all presenting a threat of illness this fall and winter, here's how to distinguish between the symptoms of each condition.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. As we slowly trudge through winter, respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wintertime unfortunately means cold and flu season. And for the estimated 40 million people who get the flu each year, it can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flu season is here in New Jersey, but other illnesses are in full swing as well. Cases of influenza increased during holiday ...

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 ...

A new variant of the flu, dubbed by some as a super flu, is spreading across the United States. Weekly flu activity by state as of Dec. 20 shows high activity in Florida. Flu, cold or COVID? Symptoms ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...

The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it’s not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...

That familiar combination of fever, aches, and fatigue might seem like another seasonal flu, but when confusion or mental changes join the mix, your body could be signaling something far more ...

Americans are in the throes of flu season in large swaths of the country. And it may get worse soon. The United States’ highest month for flu illnesses is usually February, according to the CDC. But ...