‘Scrabble’ Variants May Spike COVID Infections: What You Should Know

By now, we all understand that COVID will continue to evolve frequently.…

Here’s How Long Flu Shot Side Effects Last, If You Experience Them at All

Friendly reminder: It’s time to get your annual flu vaccine if you…

A 5-Day COVID Isolation Probably Isn’t Long Enough, New Research Suggests

Many people who get sick with COVID may still test positive five…

Flu Season Is Ramping Up—and Some States Have Already Been Hit Hard

Flu season is ramping up, folks. Cases are already “high” in certain…

Voting in the 2022 Midterms Is Crucial for Personal and Public Health

The US 2022 midterm elections are rapidly approaching, and it’s hard to…

People Still Aren’t Getting the New COVID Booster. Experts Say They Aren’t Surprised.

Many people are also simply less interested in COVID news these days,…

What to Know About Norovirus, the Stomach Flu That Causes Nasty Symptoms

Keep in mind, too, that norovirus cases are only expected to go…

Too Many People Are Planning to Skip Their Flu Shot This Year—Don’t Be One of Them

Now that flu season is here—and expected to be pretty bad this…

Doctors Aren’t Happy About the CDC’s New Mask Guidelines for Health Care Settings

Either way, many experts aren’t happy about the CDC’s shift. “Doctors and…

6 Things New Parents Should Know About RSV in Young Children

One possible reason for that? Because so many people were wearing face…

Here’s How Long You Can Expect the Flu to Last

Cold and flu season may be nastier than usual this year, experts…

3 Ways to Stop a Runny Nose ASAP

It’s that time of year again. No, we’re not talking about pumpkin…

The CDC Issued a Health Alert About Enterovirus D68 in Kids—Here’s What You Need to Know

Enterovirus D68, a virus that typically causes respiratory symptoms and, in rare…

How Does Monkeypox Affect the Brain?

The monkeypox outbreak in the US seems to be slowing down slightly—a…

When Is the Best Time to Get Your Updated COVID Booster?

Updated COVID boosters will be available this fall. The new formulas received…

What Your Snot Color Can Tell You About Your Health, According to Doctors

Blowing your nose may offer in-the-moment relief, but it’s never anyone’s idea…

Updated COVID Boosters Are Coming This Fall—Here’s What You Should Know

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized updated COVID boosters…

A Person Diagnosed With Monkeypox in the US Has Died—Here’s What We Know So Far

A Texas resident who was diagnosed with monkeypox has died, marking the…

Here’s What People With Eczema Should Know About Their Monkeypox Risk

There have been lots of important discussions online about how stigmatizing the…

‘Brain-Eating Amoebas’ Are in the News Right Now, But They’re Also Very Rare

This summer, two people sadly died after being infected by Naegleria fowleri,…