SAN FRANCISCO -- As fears rise over China's coronavirus outbreak spreading to the United States, more and more people are looking for ways to protect themselves. One of the most in-demand items are ...

Face masks can help to reduce transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to experts and medical evidence, but their effectiveness depends on the type of mask used. Social media ...

Update: On Wednesday, UPMC said it a statement it is recommending, rather than requiring, masks in its facilities. This is a departure from Monday’s statement that masks were required. People visiting ...

A southern US state has recorded its first death from the flu for the 2025 to 2026 winter virus season. Health officials in North Carolina confirmed that an adult in the western part of the state had ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A surgeon in scrubs ties his cap in a hospital hallway. Photo: Matthew Henry / Burst (The Center Square) – A community activist is ...