(NEXSTAR) – The flu is once again spreading far and wide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday there was a 19% rise in people testing positive for influenza in the most ...

Pregnant women should be tested for group B strep at 36 or 37 weeks. Positive group B strep tests in pregnant women mean they will get antibiotics during labor. Group B strep can cause dangerous ...

Meningitis B is a rare but serious bacterial infection that inflames the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It can become life threatening within 24 hours. Symptoms often start within a week ...

Aaron has a burning passion for flying and traveling around the world. He has flown around the world numerous times while making a point of visiting aviation museums around the world. He hails from ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Red meat is rich in vitamin B12, which is important for healthy blood and nerve cells. Avocados have many B vitamins, including B2, B6, and B5, and healthy fats that help you feel full. Leafy greens ...

For more than three decades, it has been routine to give all newborns in the U.S. the hepatitis B vaccine. That could soon change. An advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

A group of independent vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is meeting this week, and a key item on the agenda is the hepatitis B vaccine. After presentations about ...

Having the flu is a lousy experience, regardless of the type you have. While news of a rough flu season ahead (spurred by subclade K) continues to make headlines, there are two main types of flu, A ...

Medicare Parts A and B make up Original Medicare. While Part A covers health care that happens while you're in the hospital, Part B covers medical care in nonhospital settings. This includes doctor ...