When the flu strikes, it can feel relentless: rising fever, hacking cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. For many people, relief can come in the form of Tamiflu, a prescription antiviral medication ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flu activity is rising sharply in the U.S. this season with at least 7.5 million estimated cases so far, largely due to a new ...

A multi-state study reveals that many high-risk adults diagnosed with influenza (flu) in emergency departments and urgent care centers are not receiving timely antiviral treatment. Researchers found ...

A multi-state study reveals that many high-risk adults diagnosed with influenza (flu) in emergency departments and urgent care centers are not receiving timely antiviral treatment. Researchers found ...

Researchers have developed a new type of flu treatment that could have a dramatic impact on the fight against influenza and potentially, other viruses too. This method involves an antibody cocktail, ...

A cocktail of antibodies could give us a new weapon to fight seasonal flu and new strains that cause pandemics. The mix protected mice from various strains of influenza, but hasn’t yet been tested in ...

As seasonal respiratory illnesses surge across India, from flu waves like H3N2 to sporadic viral fevers and lingering COVID-19 cases, distinguishing between these common infections is essential for ...

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 ...

Other flu treatments are available in the United States. These alternatives sometimes fly under the radar, in part because some are targeted for specific populations. But Xofluza, a one-dose pill, is ...