flu

Legionnaires’ disease is a respiratory illness that’s caused by a bacteria known as Legionella pneumophila. Here are 6 things you need to know!

Welcome to the end of October when snow begins to fall and influenza is on the rise. Flu activity may be low in North America right now, but even though public health clinical labs are reporting low rates of influenza virus type A virus, influenza activity is expected to increase in October and through the month of […]

The flu is a manageable illness but can require a doctor’s intervention if symptoms spike or are prolonged. However, here are seven steps you can take to ensure your child’s cold or flu is handled properly at home…

Most people are able to battle the common cold and flu on their own with a little help from their immune system. Just be mindful, that these sneaky habits can actually hinder immune health making it more difficult to recover from an illness.

Yet another flu season is upon us. With an estimated average of 200,000 U.S. hospitalizations due to seasonal flu complications each year, influenza is considered by health experts as unpredictable and potentially severe. So have you gotten your flu shot? Many folks have questions about the flu. Take a look at this handy infographic, compiled and created by Cork, […]

Is it a cold or a flu? That’s a question many of us ask during the long, winter season. The good news is that there are a number of ways to tell the difference between the two afflictions.