It just the past few days the level of threat we face in the U.S. from Coronavirus has risen sharply. Once additional countries experienced cases, community spread of Coronavirus in the United States became not only likely but inevitable. Why? And what more can we expect?

Despite the quarantines, the docked cruise ships, the canceled international flights and all the other precautions people are taking, the coronavirus keeps spreading. But before you worry too much, there are a few things about the coronavirus you may not realize that can put your personal risk in perspective…

Spring break is just around the corner and if you’re thinking of flying, here’s some sobering news: 1 in 5 people who travel on planes will suffer from a cold or flu after the flight. That’s because they are in an enclosed area where some germs can remain for up to seven days. You think those cruise ships had it bad? Think again…

A Johns Hopkins senior scholar says coronavirus is going to become a part of our seasonal repertoire. That means whatever happens with the current outbreak, the virus may be here to stay. But there’s a common prescription for respiratory illnesses that’s the last thing you’ll need if infected…

I love shopping online. Not many of the packages I order come from China, but I’ve received a few over the years. And regardless of what I order personally, the fact is, there are several million packages shipped from China to the U.S. every month. Does that mean the coronavirus could be delivered to your doorstep?

The Coronavirus is now a “global emergency” with 23 countries confirming cases. And yes, the U.S. is on that list with 11, including a person-to-person transmission. The threat level is raised, so many people are asking… Is this fever, cough or scratchy throat a cold, the flu or worse?

Regular viruses are worrisome enough. Every year we face them… stomach viruses, upper respiratory viruses and, of course, influenza. But over the years we’ve seen our share of potential pandemic threats, like MERS, SARS, bird and swine flu. With another new virus in the news, let’s talk about protection…

About two-thirds of the U.S. population is overweight or obese. If you find yourself among that two-thirds, there’s something else you should know. If you get a flu shot, it will probably be less than effective. Here’s why and extra precautions you should take…

Fall and winter are seasons of serious indulgence, starting with the holidays… They’re also seasons of serious cold and flu viruses that run rampant this time of year. I hate to break it to you, but what you eat affects your immunity a lot more than you think. In fact, this diet might keep you flu-free…

This time of year, I start wondering what flu season is going to be like. So I started digging and found my answer: a report from Harvard Medical School confirmed my worst suspicion. In fact, they say that we are likely to have an “active and possibly severe flu season.” Let’s get ready to beat this…

Respiratory infections are serious stuff if you’re diabetic. But why? Well, a study answers at least one of those questions. It shows exactly what happens inside diabetic lungs during a MERS respiratory tract infection… information you need to know now that another coronavirus with higher probability to spread in the US is a threat…

Some people swear hand sanitizer is far superior to plain old soap, while others wouldn’t trust a bottle of that goo as far as they could throw it. The debate may still go on, but at least when it comes to reducing the spread of the flu virus, recent research shows there’s a clear winner…