flu

The flu is a huge problem in our state and country right now, so any and every way we can make washing hands fun and fast is much - needed.

What do you think the most common medical malady suffered by Mardi Gras parade goers happens to be?

Funeral services will be held today for Robin Dressel.

Nearly one in ten doctor visits over the past week have been flu-related in Louisiana.

Kissing a frog may be all you need to avoid catching the flu. The New York Post claims a certain kind of frog, may hold the secret to protecting you and your family from the flu. Sounds like something from an animated Disney movie, but it's not, this is real life.

Our state is being hit particularly hard by one of the nastiest flu bugs in quite a while. Here are what doctors are recommending.

A new smartphone app hopes to help keep you and your family healthy by providing real-time information on what illnesses are most common in your area.

Just like the "people flu" dog flu is spreading across the south. There are now confirmed cases in Louisiana.

Kissing a frog may be all you need to avoid catching the flu. The New York Post claims a certain kind of frog, may hold the secret to protecting you and your family from the flu. Sounds like something from an animated Disney movie, but it's not, this is real life.

On Tuesday, the Kim Kardashian West tweeted: 'The flu can be an amazing diet. So happy it came in time for the Met lol #6lbsdown.'

There is another virus that is going around that can spread through your family, your office and your child's classroom like wildfire.

The good news is the flu vaccine appears to be perfectly matched for the virus that's going around. The bad news? The virus is really starting to get around our state.

The American Chemical Society says it doesn't work to soothe your cough, and that other remedies, like a humidifier or lozenges may help more.

With a lot of people on the move and large family gatherings, it's no wonder health officials are expecting an uptick in flu cases.

Flu season is starting gain momentum in Louisiana. Here's what you can do to beat the flu.

Stomach flu. If you've got it here's the help you need and a little humor to help lighten your load. Oops, poor choice of words there. How about maybe this will help you feel better.

If you're into nostalgia you're in luck. It appears as if the H1N1 flu virus is back and creating a strong uptick in Louisiana flu cases.

While cases of the flu have been few and far between, now is not the time to let your guard down against the virus.

Think you've dodged the flu this season? Well if you haven't gotten your flu shot you might want to think again. Doctors say the worst of the flu season is coming soon.

It's that time of year again, cold and flu season. Experts say wash your hands, use hand sanitizer, ask co-workers to stay home if they become sick, etc. are all ways to lower the risks of catching a cold or flu. But Cosmopolitan magazine says there's one way to lower your chances of getting sick, and it's FUN!