Dr. Michael Reihart, with Penn State Health, also explained who's most at risk for severe illness and how effective this year's vaccine is.

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By some measures, this year’s flu season is the worst in 15 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ...

January's Consumer Price Index shows a significant increase, with economists concerned about future price hikes.

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As we make our way though cold and flu season, this is what we're doing to protect our health and avoid getting sick.

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There are some new tools to help this respiratory virus season: over-the-counter tests that can identify whether an illness ...

N ow that bird flu has been detected in animals in all 50 states, and nearly 70 cases have been confirmed in people, health ...