Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)
There are many questions, misconceptions and concerns as the COVID-19 pandemic response continues. Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, answered[...]
Older adults and those with serious chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and lung disease, are at higher risk of developing serious complications[...]
You may be hearing the term "social distancing" in relation to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. "In terms of social distancing, it’s important to understand[...]
It might be closer to spring than winter, but it's still flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there will be 34 million flu[...]
Spring break is underway for millions of people in the U.S. and around the world. What does that mean for travelers given the COVID-19 outbreak?[...]
"We are moving toward SARS-CoV-2 being a pandemic virus," says Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. The virus has been named[...]
Flu activity in the U.S. remains high and is expected to continue for weeks. So far this flu season, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention estimates 29 million flu[...]
The flu vaccine is a good match for the 2019–2020 flu season, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Efficacy of the vaccine[...]
Falling ill with food poisoning can ruin any gathering. More than a dozen multistate foodborne disease outbreaks occurred in 2019, ranging from contaminated basil and[...]
Plant-based burgers have soared in popularity over the past couple of years. Are these meat alternatives healthier for you than the real thing? Introducing more[...]
Washing your hands with warm soap and water is one of the most effective ways to prevent illness, especially during cold and flu season. Hand[...]
The seasonal flu virus has made a widespread appearance across the U.S., just in time for heavy holiday travel. Most flu illnesses are being caused[...]