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Flu cases surge in Maine, but total numbers are down from last year

The virus is hitting its peak about two months later than last season, and epidemiologists say surges are always unpredictable.

by Ariana Eunjung Cha March 14, 2016March 14, 2016

Educators say kids, especially boys, who have trouble sitting still in kindergarten are more apt to get the diagnosis.

by MIKE STOBBE February 23, 2016February 24, 2016

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the cases include two pregnant women whose infections have been confirmed.

by Ariana Eunjung Cha February 10, 2016February 24, 2016

A study aims to provide some insight into the perplexing question of why the symptoms go away in the teen years for some but not others.

by JoNel Aleccia January 26, 2016February 24, 2016

Overall, 888 people in 39 states have been sickened by the outbreak that began in July.

by LAURAN NEERGAARD January 26, 2016February 24, 2016

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that health workers ask about certain symptoms even if patients don’t mention them.

by Melissa Healy January 25, 2016February 20, 2018

Governments should consider taxing unhealthy foods such as those high in fats and sugar, the report says.

by Lena H. Sun January 11, 2016February 20, 2018

Congress and the task force that issued recommendations Monday are duking it out over at what age and how often screening should occur.

by Ariana Eunjung Cha January 7, 2016

The latest recommendations take a big-picture approach that emphasizes adopting a pattern of healthy eating.

by BRADY Dennis January 5, 2016February 24, 2016

Public health officials worry the products threaten decades of progress in combating youth tobacco use and could cultivate more regular smokers.