As flu cases rise across the country, here is everything to know about testing yourself for the illness at home.

Aside from stocking up on over-the-counter medicine, thermometers and comfort food, you should also consider buying at-home ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There's no running from it. Flu season is in full swing, but now medical experts say how you get tested for the flu may also be a problem. The most commonly used test, called ...

A 2022 study estimates that at-home flu tests have a sensitivity of about 63% if the test is performed within 72 hours of ...

The flu is one of the most common and contagious diseases — it causes up to 41 million illnesses, 710,000 hospitalizations and 52,000 deaths each year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Flu season is fast approaching in the northern hemisphere. And a taste-based influenza test could someday have you swapping nasal swabs for chewing gum. A new molecular sensor has been designed to ...

The flu season has been severe this year, with more than 200 people currently hospitalized across the region. Thousands more are managing the illness at home, raising concerns among doctors about what ...

As flu cases rise across the U.S., those who end up contracting the virus have treatments available that may help reduce ...

An experimental flu test could detect the virus right on the tip of your tongue. Researchers in Germany have potentially discovered a new way to spot influenza through an edible test, potentially like ...

As millions of Americans hit the road or take to the skies for the holidays, another seasonal traveler is picking up speed: influenza.