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Health officials are asking people to get their flu shots, to prevent the spread of the virus.

Infectious disease specialist Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy provides an outlook for this year's flu season, followed by an update on COVID-19. And radiation oncologist Karna Sura explains research into the use of medical marijuana during cancer treatment.

Upstate cardiac surgeon Dr. Stephen Waterford explains atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that affects millions of Americans and can lead to a stroke,…

The New York State Department of Health has asked county governments to detail how they plan to perform necessary influenza testing amid ongoing testing...

With the flu season looming, public health officials urge nearly all Americans over 6 months old to get immunized starting next month. Strategize now to avoid getting the flu while COVID-19 is raging.

There are definitely similarities between COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, and influenza. But there are critical differences as well, including the death rate.

Flu activity in New York is reaching higher levels than in previous years. It's the same case in Onondaga, Oneida, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. In…

The Internet abounds with myths about the relative risks of flu and flu shots, maybe partly because it's an annual shot and nobody likes needles. Here's the latest on what you might need — and why.

Flu season is ramping up across central and northern New York. The state health department has declared the flu “prevalent” across the state, and local…

A three-drug combination sold under the brand name Trikafta was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for people age 12 and older with…