This year’s flu season is shaping up to be a nasty one—driven by a new variant of the influenza virus that may be able to slip past our vaccine defenses. A mutated form of the influenza A strain H3N2 ...

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Variant Bio, a private biotech firm, said on Tuesday it has launched a platform that uses artificial intelligence on genetic data to discover new drug candidates to send into human ...

As flu cases rise across Florida and the U.S., a new variant, known as subclade K, is causing concern among health experts. This variant of the influenza A strain H3N2 is contributing to a severe flu ...

Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now. By Dani Blum The flu constantly morphs and mutates. Often, it surprises researchers a little. This year, the virus ...

For many people, the winter holiday period is their favorite time of the year. It’s weeks full of family, friends, gifts, and cozy indoor get-togethers. But those social gatherings are among the main ...

Flu season is officially underway in the U.S. — a time marked by cold weather, tissues, aches and pains. While coming down with the flu is never ideal, this year a newly emerged version of Influenza A ...

A new, highly contagious flu strain is spreading fast and it could mean we’re in for another severe season. The strain, known as Subclade K, is already impacting countries like Canada, the UK and ...

Scientists in Australia have identified a new species of native bee with tiny, devil-like horns that have earned it a playfully hellish name – “lucifer.” The species, Megachile lucifer, was discovered ...

A recent report from Santé publique France shows a sharp rise in suspected COVID-related emergency department visits among adults during the week of September 15-21, 2025 (week 37), particularly ...