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What Exactly is 'Normal' Human Body Temperature—and Has It Really Decreased?

What Exactly is 'Normal' Human Body Temperature—and Has It Really Decreased?

That's what a new study published in the journal eLife says, but not all experts agree.

Your Fitbit May Help Predict Flu Outbreaks, According to New Study

Your Fitbit May Help Predict Flu Outbreaks, According to New Study

*Intently stares at wrist*

Parents Reportedly Don't Take the Flu Seriously Enough—and it Could Be Hurting Their Children

Parents Reportedly Don't Take the Flu Seriously Enough—and it Could Be Hurting Their Children

Yep, people still think the flu shot makes you sick.

11-Year-Old New York Boy Dies from Flu-Related Complications Despite Being Vaccinated

11-Year-Old New York Boy Dies from Flu-Related Complications Despite Being Vaccinated

Luca Calanni went into cardiac arrest after the flu attacked his heart

This Year's Flu Shot May Not Be as Effective Against One Common Strain—Here's What That Means

This Year's Flu Shot May Not Be as Effective Against One Common Strain—Here's What That Means

It's only 58% effective against the most common virus out there right now.

Idaho Girl, 13, Dies from Flu Complications 4 Days Before Birthday

Idaho Girl, 13, Dies from Flu Complications 4 Days Before Birthday

Doctors discovered that Lily Clark had pneumonia and MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) that spread through her body

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A 4-Year-Old Girl Reportedly Went Blind From the Flu—Here's How That Can Happen

A 4-Year-Old Girl Reportedly Went Blind From the Flu—Here's How That Can Happen

"There wasn't any sign that would've told me that something was seriously wrong with her."

Influenza B is Dominating This Year's Flu Season—Here's What You Need to Know

Influenza B is Dominating This Year's Flu Season—Here's What You Need to Know

The specific type typically doesn't show up until springtime.

Texas Fifth-Grader Who Was Described as 'Fun-Loving' Dies Over the Holidays After Contracting the Flu

Texas Fifth-Grader Who Was Described as 'Fun-Loving' Dies Over the Holidays After Contracting the Flu

These Are the 7 Top Reasons People End Up in the ER Over the Holidays

These Are the 7 Top Reasons People End Up in the ER Over the Holidays

Lizzo Just Shared Video of Her Rapid Flu Test on Instagram—But What Is That?

Lizzo Just Shared Video of Her Rapid Flu Test on Instagram—But What Is That?

Classroom Experiment Shows the Importance of Hand-Washing—Just in Time for Flu Season

Classroom Experiment Shows the Importance of Hand-Washing—Just in Time for Flu Season

What You Need to Know About SIRVA, a Rare Side Effect of the Flu Shot

The side effect is rare, but underdiagnosed.

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News Anchor Shares Her Baby's RSV Horror Story: 'I Was Told Three Times It Was Just a Head Cold'

News Anchor Shares Her Baby's RSV Horror Story: 'I Was Told Three Times It Was Just a Head Cold'

How Long Does A Sinus Infection Last, Exactly? Experts Explain What to Know About Sinusitis

How Long Does A Sinus Infection Last, Exactly? Experts Explain What to Know About Sinusitis

The 7 Best Ways to Relieve Sinus Pressure, According to Doctors

The 7 Best Ways to Relieve Sinus Pressure, According to Doctors

Australia Just Had One of Its Worst Flu Seasons to Date—and The US Could Be Next

Australia Just Had One of Its Worst Flu Seasons to Date—and The US Could Be Next

Your Flu Risk is Influenced By Where You Live, According to a New Study

Your Flu Risk is Influenced By Where You Live, According to a New Study

5 Flu Symptoms to Watch Out for—And How to Make Them Go Away ASAP

5 Flu Symptoms to Watch Out for—And How to Make Them Go Away ASAP

How Long Does the Flu Last?

How Long Does the Flu Last?

When Exactly is Flu Season? Doctors Explain How to Prepare

When Exactly is Flu Season? Doctors Explain How to Prepare

How Long Does the Flu Shot Last? Here's What Experts Say

How Long Does the Flu Shot Last? Here's What Experts Say

Can You Get the Flu In August? We Asked a Doctor

Can You Get the Flu In August? We Asked a Doctor

This Is the Single Best Way to Defend Yourself Against Airplane Germs

This Is the Single Best Way to Defend Yourself Against Airplane Germs

Is It Just Me or Is Holding in a Sneeze Going to Make My Head Explode?

Is It Just Me or Is Holding in a Sneeze Going to Make My Head Explode?

The U.S. Is Seeing the Longest Flu Season in a Decade—Here's What You Need to Know

The U.S. Is Seeing the Longest Flu Season in a Decade—Here's What You Need to Know

A 2-Year-Old Is in a Coma With a 50/50 Chance of Survival Because of a Severe Case of the Flu

A 2-Year-Old Is in a Coma With a 50/50 Chance of Survival Because of a Severe Case of the Flu

8 Foods to Eat When You Have a Sore Throat

8 Foods to Eat When You Have a Sore Throat

This 9-Year-Old Girl's Strep Throat Showed Up as Tiny 'Doughnut Lesions'

This 9-Year-Old Girl's Strep Throat Showed Up as Tiny 'Doughnut Lesions'

14 Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat

14 Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat

What Does It Mean to Have a Chronic Sinus Infection?

What Does It Mean to Have a Chronic Sinus Infection?

10-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Diagnosed with Flu and Strep Throat

10-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Diagnosed with Flu and Strep Throat

The 7 Best Home Remedies for Sinus Infections

The 7 Best Home Remedies for Sinus Infections

7-Year-Old Unvaccinated Colorado Girl Dies of Flu Symptoms After Going into a Coma

7-Year-Old Unvaccinated Colorado Girl Dies of Flu Symptoms After Going into a Coma

Are Sinus Infections Contagious?

Are Sinus Infections Contagious?

How to Stop Coughing at Night So You Can Get Some Sleep

How to Stop Coughing at Night So You Can Get Some Sleep

What Is Echinacea—and Can It Really Help a Cold?

What Is Echinacea—and Can It Really Help a Cold?

Can You Catch the Flu and a Cold at the Same Time?

Can You Catch the Flu and a Cold at the Same Time?