The Ebola virus, Cordyceps fungi, and even the stomach flu have helped inspire some of the most gruesome infectious diseases seen on the screen.

LATEST Feb. 25, 2:32 p.m. At least 30 elephant seals have died as a result of the highly pathogenic outbreak of avian ...

(NEXSTAR) – As one variant of the flu virus starts to decline, another is rising to take its place. Influenza A is still the most common type of flu circulating, but influenza B has risen for two ...

(NEXSTAR) – As one variant of the flu virus starts to decline, another is rising to take its place. Influenza A is still the most common type of flu circulating, but influenza B has risen for two ...

Flu season is showing no signs of slowing down in California, with every region experiencing either high or very high levels of flu. In the Bay Area, the number of people testing positive for the ...

This year's fierce flu season is not over. Although parts of the United States are seeing downward trends, influenza activity remains elevated nationally. The 2025-2026 flu season is already shaping ...

Researchers have developed a nasal spray for flu prevention that has shown promising results in preliminary human trials. Seasonal influenza (the flu) is an acute respiratory infection that affects up ...

An antibody nasal spray has shown promise for protecting against flu in preliminary human trials, after first being validated in mice and monkeys. It may be useful for combatting future flu pandemics ...

Flu cases are rising again, after dropping for weeks. A “second peak” is likely coming, according to doctors. Doctors share what to do to prevent getting seriously ill from the flu. It’s no secret ...

The flu epidemic continues to go down. The positivity rate and other benchmarks for the week ending on Jan. 24 have dropped compared with previous weeks, according to the latest data from the Centers ...

Illinois is experiencing its most severe flu season in over 15 years, with flu activity rated as "very high." At least 100 people have died from the flu this season in Illinois, with children and the ...

Influenza cases are down in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties compared to the start of the year, but doctors say the flu is still circulating and residents should expect another spike in early to ...