flu
What is 'Teflon flu'? Everything to know about the illness you can get in your kitchen
July 23, 2024 | 11:43amUS poison centers reported 267 suspected cases of polymer fume fever last year.
Travelers just off cruise fly into Houston airport with flu-like symptoms
June 1, 2024 | 12:03pmThe Houston Fire Department said as many as 30 people of a travel group of about 75 were sick, many complaining of nausea.
Why on Earth are we AGAIN collaborating with China to manipulate viruses?
May 2, 2024 | 5:52pmthe US Department of Agriculture is collaborating with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the parent organization of the Wuhan Institute of Virology
Hey, spring allergy sufferers — could your diet be making things even worse?
March 15, 2024 | 4:42pmYour favorite foods could be to blame for your stuffed-up schnoz.
Pope cancels Saturday meetings because of mild flu: Vatican
February 24, 2024 | 5:29amPope Francis canceled his meetings on Saturday because of mild flu, the Vatican said in a statement.
Kids spend up to 140 days with cold symptoms each winter — here's how to treat every type of cough
February 14, 2024 | 3:46pmSick of winter yet?
The best humidifiers of 2024: Levoit, Dyson, and more
February 1, 2024 | 10:53amStay moisturized all year long.
This fan-favorite cold season savior is only $5 right now on Amazon
January 24, 2024 | 1:47pmSave on sick-day essentials today on Amazon!
Childhood respiratory illnesses: What to do during cold and influenza season
January 22, 2024 | 5:59amRespiratory illnesses in children can look alike because the symptoms are similar, but there are a few key differences.
What are viral 'immunity cubes' — and do they really stop you from getting sick?
January 19, 2024 | 6:23pm"They are sweet, they are tart, they are creamy, and they are full of ingredients to help keep your immune system in tip-top shape, all winter long," said Nicole K....
Here's the reason you get sick right after being sick
January 17, 2024 | 10:34amThere's a reason you're chronically sick during flu season — COVID-19, RSV, 100-day cough, the common cold, oh my! — and, better yet, something you can do about it.
The sneaky reason you might be coughing in New York — what doctors say to do about it
January 15, 2024 | 8:59amWith cold and flu season comes chronic sniffles, but what about that persistent cough that you just can't shake?
FDNY orders all first-responders to mask up amid spike in contagious diseases
January 13, 2024 | 3:29pmThe FDNY has ordered all firetruck and ambulance personnel to mask up while rendering patient care due to outbreaks of infectious diseases, The Post has learned.
Migrant students at Floyd Bennett Field missing class over long bus rides to school, illnesses
January 13, 2024 | 9:52amThe Post observed several migrant children at the Floyd Bennett Field during school hours, which parents said was a result of how the city is running the tent shelter.
How long should cold and flu symptoms really last — and when should you get help?
January 11, 2024 | 3:52pmNew York City is one of a handful of hot spots for respiratory illnesses this month, according to the CDC.
I’m a dietitian -- fight the flu, colds with these 10 immune-boosting recipes
January 8, 2024 | 12:45pmWith flu season in full swing — and other seasonal respiratory infections also spiking across the US — experts say it’s important to keep your immune system strong and healthy during this...
Yikes: Those idiotic mask mandates are back in NYC hospitals
January 5, 2024 | 7:22pmMasks are once more required at all 11 city-run hospitals, a precaution as cases of COVID, flu and RSV tick upward.
Mask mandates back at NYC-run hospitals as COVID and flu cases rise
January 3, 2024 | 11:17pm“As we’ve seen an increase in COVID, flu, and RSV, our priority is to protect our patients, staff, and the community,” a NYCH+H spokesperson told The Post Wednesday.
Respiratory illnesses are surging in NYC and nationwide, CDC warns — here are the states with the highest rates
December 12, 2023 | 8:08pmWelcome to the Big Wheeze.
The 8 best thermometers for babies, kids and adults to help combat flu season, with expert tips
December 12, 2023 | 10:50amWe researched and consulted a physician's assistant to find the best thermometers for flu season.