By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press
Missed flu-shot day at the office last fall? And all those “get vaccinated” ads? A scramble for shots is under way as late-comers seek protection from a miserable flu strain already spreading through much of the country. Published January 11, 2013 Comments
By Brighid Moret, TWT Communities
Children are especially susceptible to the flu. With this year’s more severe flu season, parents should be wary and vigilant against exposure. Published January 11, 2013
By Peter Lind, TWT Communities
Are you thinking about the flu shot? Let’s discuss this a little. Published January 10, 2013
By Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press
The American Cancer Society says there now is enough evidence to recommend screening certain older, heavy smokers for lung cancer. Published January 11, 2013 Comments
By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press
Flu is more widespread across the nation, but the number of hard-hit states has declined, health officials said Friday. Published January 11, 2013 Comments
By LINDSEY TANNER - Associated Press
Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too? That is the thorny question surfacing as U.S. hospitals increasingly crack down on employees who won't get flu shots, with some workers losing their jobs over their refusal. Published January 12, 2013
By DIDI TANG - Associated Press
Air pollution readings in China's notoriously polluted capital were at dangerously high levels for the second straight day Saturday, with hazy skies blocking visibility and authorities urging people to stay indoors. Published January 12, 2013
By MIKE STOBBE - Associated Press
Some key things to know about the flu season: Published January 12, 2013
By LAURAN NEERGAARD - Associated Press
Missed flu-shot day at the office last fall? And all those "get vaccinated" ads? A scramble for shots is under way as late-comers seek protection from a miserable flu strain already spreading through much of the country. Published January 12, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Here is a snapshot of flu activity in all 50 states: Published January 12, 2013
By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press
Regulators in Oregon and California have quietly directed some health insurance companies to stop denying coverage for transgender patients because of their gender identity. Published January 11, 2013
By MATTHEW PERRONE - Associated Press
Nearly half the 70 employees at a Ford dealership in Clarksville, Ind., have been out sick at some point in the past month. It didn't have to be that way, the boss says. Published January 11, 2013
By MIKE STOBBE - Associated Press
Some key things to know about the flu season: Published January 11, 2013
By LAURAN NEERGAARD - Associated Press
Missed flu-shot day at the office last fall? And all those "get vaccinated" ads? A scramble for shots is under way as late-comers seek protection from a miserable flu strain already spreading through much of the country. Published January 11, 2013
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE - Associated Press
After decades of qualms about lung cancer screening, the American Cancer Society says there now is enough evidence to recommend it, but only for current and former heavy smokers ages 55 to 74 and after a frank talk about risks and benefits. Published January 11, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Here is a snapshot of flu activity in all 50 states: Published January 11, 2013
By MIKE STOBBE - Associated Press
Flu is now widespread in all but three states as the nation grapples with an earlier-than-normal season. But there was one bit of good news Friday: The number of hard-hit areas declined. Published January 11, 2013