RSV is usually contagious for three to eight days. A patient also may be contagious a day or two before experiencing symptoms ...

Flu season is upon us, but taking a few simple steps can significantly reduce your risk of catching the flu and help you ...

Over 160,000 people this season have landed in the hospital from flu complications, CDC estimates. More than 6,600 have died.

Public health officials are closely monitoring the latest bird flu outbreak that has sickened or killed millions of birds, ...

For people, bird flu is hard to get. But there are still precautions you can take if you're worried about the safety of eating eggs during the outbreak.

In the years 1880 to 1920, we literally transformed the health environment,” says David Rosner, a professor of history and ...

Norovirus has no treatment and is highly contagious. It can linger on objects and surfaces for days or even weeks, as it’s resistant to most disinfectants and hand sanitizers, according to the ...

Since the holidays, there's been an uptick in cases of flu and other viruses in the region, health officials say.

The National Institutes of Health reports that avian influenza A virus, or bird flu, is now widespread in wild birds all over ...

Bird flu (avian influenza) has become an increased concern in the health community throughout the United States.