Should You Take Paxlovid if You Are Mildly Ill?
Very few people take the at-home antiviral medicine, but there are good reasons for certain COVID patients to consider it. Here's why.
How to stock your medicine cabinet during the ‘tripledemic’
The flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are here with a vengeance, and COVID-19 cases are experiencing a nationwide uptick.
New COVID variants are circulating. Here’s what to know
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are ticking up in a number of states, including Arizona, Indiana, Illinois, Nevada, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Zinc? Honey? Ginger? What actually helps when you have a cold or the flu? VIEW
This year’s flu season may be a rough one and experts are seeing a rise in other respiratory illnesses. Here's what we know, and don't,...
Why you need a flu shot
As brisk fall winds sweep in, so does the annual flu season. The timing of the onslaught can vary, but influenza cases typically start to...
Another lingering effect of COVID-19, for some: hair loss
Doctors say they have noticed a surge in patients seeking help for the phenomenon. Experts have long associated hair loss with stress and severe illness.
What puts someone at risk of catching monkeypox?
As monkeypox spreads, it may be giving Americans flashbacks to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic But for most, the risk of contracting monkeypox remains...
How to live with COVID when you're tired of it: the measures to prioritize
Everyone just wants to get back to normal, but we're in the midst of another coronavirus surge. Here are 5 tips for lowering your risk...
How long does COVID immunity last? Will a second illness be worse? How can I prepare?
As the latest wave heads toward the Western region of the country and the virus shows no signs of easing up, reinfections seem to have...