Flu activity around the country is high enough that health officials announced that the season is under way.

After a mild round last year, flu season is off to an early start this year with cases jumping in 5 Southern states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Pr

The new process may provide a revolutionary, all-purpose flu vaccine.

Holing up at home for four days when sick with the flu may be enough to avoid spreading the virus to others.

Are you sick? Staying hydrated is important. Here are some nourishing ways to get more fluid when you're feeling ill..

Forty-one states are battling widespread influenza outbreaks early in virus' season.

The best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get the flu shot, and the best time for that is before the flu season starts.

Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk?

With cases of the flu reaching epidemic levels, it is critical businesses maintain a healthy work environment.

Actor's comments during the Golden Globes did not sit well with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From January 1 to January 14, chicken noodle soup orders increased 35 percent over January 2012.

Artisanal ice cream maker offers frozen cocktail cure that contains bourbon, cayenne, lemon and honey.

Experiments to determine how the H5N1 bird flu virus might gain the ability to spread easily among humans are no longer off limits.

Despite the report, the CDC still advises older people to get a flu shot.

The government released a framework to determine to fund research that could create a version of the bird flu virus that could infect by airborne droplets.

One reason flu transmission is thought to be lower during the summer months is because of the high humidity.

A fungal infection called Valley Fever is on the rise in the Southwest United States.

A new strain of bird flu in China has sickened nine people, including three who died

Twitter posts with anti-vaccine sentiments are "contagious," while posts with a positive take on vaccines are not.

Although the rise in cases of the H7N9 bird flu in China seems to have slowed, health officials are developing a vaccine against the virus.

Giving employees paid time off when they're sick is the best way to keep influenza from spreading throughout the office.

ABC News's Dr. Richard Besser says it's easier than ever to get vaccinated.

With influenza's yearly arrival imminent, a vast network of epidemiological surveillance systems is springing back to life.

Getting a flu shot may reduce the risk of major heart problems, such as heart attacks or unexpected chest pain.

A brand new flu virus has been found in Peruvian bats.

A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan is the first person known to be infected with a strain of bird flu called H6N1.

More adults have gotten the flu shot this year, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, says the CDC.

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.

Track the flu in your area and get tips for staying healthy with this bevy of resources.

The National Institutes of Health is looking for brave volunteers to have a live flu virus squirted up their noses.

The lower vaccination rate in this age group may be one reason for the unusually high number of hospitalizations and deaths, the CDC says.

An attempt to identify flu outbreaks by tracking people's Google searches about the illness hasn't lived up to its initial promise.

By monitoring the number of times people look for flu information on Wikipedia, researchers may be better able to estimate the severity of a flu season.

Officials are worried that a group of people in the Amazon who had been living in isolation from the outside world may have contracted the flu.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the nasal spray form of the flu vaccine is the preferred way to vaccinate kids ages 2 to 8.

New study finds that pregnant women — and their babies — might be at an even greater risk for the flu virus.

New study is first to show that a natural product can directly target a virus.

The CDC issued a warning that a mutated flu strain might make this year's vaccine less effective.

You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to.

Wearing a surgical mask can stop you from getting the flu, provided you're very diligent about it.

This flu season will likely peak in February and could be a mild one, according to a new predictive model.

Researchers now know why some people are more susceptible to certain strains of the flu.

Before you give in and resign yourself to a week of suffering, here's what you can do to fight a cold virus as it starts.

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

Stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, can be as common as a cold. Here are some home remedies for the stomach flu to ease discomfort.

Lots of research goes into the annual vaccine, but that doesn't mean we always get it right.

Dr. Don Milton's Gesundheit machine collects the breath exhaled by a sick person so researchers can study how viruses are spread.

Grandma's natural cough remedies were ahead of the science. Here's how to quell the cough with ingredients you have at home.

From garlic to hand washing, here's what you need to do to stay healthy this year during cold and flu season.

If you're getting the vaccine this year, here are four things you should know about side effects, effectiveness and risks.