Some experts feared we were in for a "twindemic" during the 2020-2021 flu season. That didn't happen, which might mean that there will be more people susceptible to getting sick this year.

This video was recorded on 12/8/2020. Hank and our content manager, Alexis, interviewed Dr. Howard Bauchner, the Editor in Chief of the JAMA network of medical journals. They discussed some of the surprising things that we've learned...

Multiple companies and organizations have announced early results about their COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what we know about Pfizer's.

Biologist Dan Gibson edits and programs DNA, just like coders program a computer. But his "code" creates life, giving scientists the power to convert digital information into biological material like proteins and vaccines. Now he's on to...

Seth Berkley explains how smart advances in vaccine design, production and distribution are bringing us closer than ever to eliminating a host of global threats -- from AIDS to malaria to flu pandemics.

Hank and our content manager, Alexis, interviewed Dr. Howard Bauchner, the Editor in Chief of the JAMA network of medical journals. They discussed some of the surprising things that we've learned since the beginning of the pandemic and...

Multiple companies and organizations have announced early results about their COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what we know about Pfizer's.

Some experts feared we were in for a "twindemic" during the 2020-2021 flu season. That didn't happen, which might mean that there will be more people susceptible to getting sick this year.

Test statistics allow us to quantify how close things are to our expectations or theories. Instead of going on our gut feelings, they allow us to add a little mathematical rigor when asking the question: “Is this random… or real?” Today,...

From photos of the infant universe to an energy advancement that could save the planet.

Humanity didn't always know about the invisible viruses, bacteria, and microbes that can cause disease. But that doesn't mean we didn't come up with some truly bizarre ideas. From the four humors and miasma theory to bloodletting and...

Dr. Andy Feinberg and Dr. Steve Platts discuss the history and details behind the Twins Study. The experts reveal some of the findings from the multi-year endeavor packed with 10 different investigations. HWHAP Episode 87.

This week on the podcast, Aaron is talking about the flu, Idaho's extra-legal insurance experiment, and Medicaid work requirements. He's also going to answer a bunch of your questions, including finally knowing whether you can catch...

This time on the Healthcare Triage Podcast, we're talking about what exactly a nurse practitioner does. And what better way to learn about the gig than to talk to a nurse practitioner? Aimee Carroll joins us this week to tell us about...

One of the arguments you hear most often by people who don't want to get immunized against influenza is that the flu just isn't a big deal; it's just a bad cold. It's not. There are lots of other things people often get wrong about flu...

It's not too late to get a flu shot! You may have heard that the flu shot this year is "less effective" than in earlier years. That may not mean what you think it means. Less effective is a relative relationship, and in absolute terms,...

Stéphane Bancel discusses the company’s new Covid-19 boosters, its approach to developing vaccines for emerging variants alongside seasonal flu shots, and the use of mRNA technology to treat cancer.

The CDC is encouraging the public to get vaccinated for the flu and common cold as flu season typically starts in October.

Outbreaks of deadly infectious diseases like Ebola, Zika and cholera are on the rise-and can go global quickly. Budgets to control them, meanwhile, are shrinking. What's the latest, best work on stopping outbreaks in their tracks?

The video discusses the challenges of creating a new vaccine against seasonal flu every year due to the constant and rapid evolution of the virus.

Fall in North America, the start of flu season, is when many people receive their yearly flu vaccine. The flu shot differs from other vaccines, such as measles or mumps, which are generally given only once during a person’s lifetime. The...

Quebec’s public health data shows flu cases began rising weeks earlier compared to last year. Experts say the strain has mutations — making it prone to a higher level transmission.

The AMA recommends vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, particularly adults over 75. (Scripps News)

A new H3N2 flu variant could bypass vaccine immunity, raising concerns for a rougher flu season as holiday travel begins and vaccination rates drop. (Scripps News)