Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...

Influenza is everywhere right now. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the country is reporting high or very high flu activity. Flu cases are also ...

Dr Michael Mol explained the difference between colds and flu, the biggest mistakes people make, when antibiotics don't help, ...

Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, ...

WASHINGTON — The flu is spreading rapidly across much of the United States this winter. Doctors say the flu can make people feel very sick and that symptoms often show up suddenly after someone is ...