Do Supplements Really Help Prevent Colds?Vitamins such as zinc and vitamin C are often seen as cold and flu-fighting supplements that, when taken in high doses, can help prevent or shorten sickness. But research doesn’t necessarily prove that to be the case.
Twin Cities Woman Undergoes Arm Surgery After Flu ShotA Twin Cities woman says she had to have surgery after getting a flu shot. The condition is called SIRVA, which stands for "Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration."
Flu Shots: What You Need To Know Before Getting VaccinatedJeff Wagner learned what questions you need to be asking your doctor or pharmacist before getting vaccinated.
New Study: Obesity Increases Severity Of Flu VirusA new study from the National Institute of Health found that obesity increases the severity of the influenza A virus.
Dogs May Be Next Source Of Deadly Flu Pandemics, Study FindsA new report is now warning that the next deadly flu pandemic may be carried by dogs.
University Offers $3,500 To Get Sick And Stay At 'Hotel Influenza'St. Louis University is willing to fund your vacation under one condition: you have get sick and agree to stay at "Hotel Influenza."
Bill Gates Commits $12 Million To Help Find A Universal Flu VaccineAfter a devastating flu season around the world, Bill Gates is joining the search for a universal vaccine for the potentially deadly virus.
MDH: 5th Flu-Related Child Death ReportedHealth officials say a fifth child has died in Minnesota from the flu this season.
Flu Remains Widespread In Minnesota, With 261 More HospitalizationsNationally, the Centers for Disease Control said 84 children have died from flu complications since October.
Nearly Half Of Elementary School's Kids Out With The FluThe Minnesota Department of Health does not recommend closing a school to prevent the spread of the flu.
How Can You Flush The Flu From Your House?A lot of people think that once the flu is gone, you need to disinfect your home from top to bottom.
How To Avoid A 2nd Case Of The FluThe flu is rampant in Minnesota and in Wisconsin, and it can be deadly.
With Flu Getting Worse, Klobuchar Calling For More Vaccine ResearchPulling up to emergency room doors has been a consistent site for sick Minnesotans this year, even for medical professionals.
Demand For Tamiflu Spikes As Flu Numbers Top Total For Last 2 SeasonsAs of now, the current flu season has seen more than 3,800 hospitalizations. The 2014-2015 season finished with 4,138 reported hospitalizations.
