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A clinician administers a vaccine to a middle-aged man
Health

Amid worst U.S. flu season in decades, RFK Jr.–led CDC pulls vaccine campaign

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February 20, 2025
A man blows his nose
Health

Experts warn flu season hasn’t peaked yet, and will get worse before it gets better

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February 12, 2025
Sick man in bed checking fever with thermometer
Health

The U.S. is battling its worst flu season in at least 28 years. Here are the latest symptoms and where cases are skyrocketing

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February 11, 2025
Moderna is recruiting adult participants for Nova 301, its Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating an investigational norovirus vaccine called mRNA-1403.
Health

Moderna says it’s ‘one step closer’ to a norovirus vaccine as the virus spreads across the U.S.

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January 11, 2025
COVID symptoms are similar to those of flu, RSV, and the common cold, and may vary by vaccination status.
Health

Could you have COVID? Symptoms to watch for in 2025 include sore throat and fatigue

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January 10, 2025
As with COVID, testing is the only way to confirm the presence of the influenza virus in your body.
Health

Do you have the flu? Watch out for these 2025 symptoms, from mild to emergency

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January 9, 2025
A dreary photo of farmland in winter
Environment

Experts say extreme winter conditions are exerting pressure on agriculture ‘in ways we haven’t seen for a very, very long time’

By Melina Walling and The Associated Press
January 8, 2025
The CDC reported 91 norovirus outbreaks the week of Dec. 5, 2024, up from 69 the week before. By comparison, up to 41 outbreaks were reported during that same week the previous three seasons.
Health

Norovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here’s where the ‘winter vomiting disease’ is spreading and why

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January 2, 2025
A young woman wearing a face mask holds sparklers while celebrating New Year's Eve.
Health

The COVID winter wave has arrived. Here’s where it’s spreading during the 2024–25 holiday season

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December 31, 2024
As you dive into your New Year’s resolutions, taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.
Health

Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

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December 18, 2024
Winter tires outdoor close-up
Retail

Hundreds of thousands of winter tires recalled over crash risk caused by lack of snow traction

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December 17, 2024
The world’s ‘winter depression hotspots’ may surprise you. Here are the top 15 countries
Mind

The world’s ‘winter depression hotspots’ may surprise you. Here are the top 15 countries

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November 27, 2024
How TikTok’s ‘October Theory’ can make you happier and more successful by the end of the year
Life

How TikTok’s ‘October Theory’ can make you happier and more successful by the end of the year

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October 25, 2024
The cost of heating your home could soar this winter
Personal Finance

The cost of heating your home could soar this winter

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October 1, 2024
Groundhog Day
Lifestyle

Punxsutawney Phil sees spring just around the corner at Groundhog Day festivities

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February 2, 2024

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