Knicks try to recover from illness, offensive woes vs. Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS | A sick feeling is emanating through the New York Knicks.

Flu season, weather may affect hospitalization rates

With a busier than usual flu season coming to a close, hospitals are emerging from peak occupancy times and preparing for spring.

CDC reports flu no longer widespread in Illinois

The worst may be over for the flu season that hit earlier than expected this season. Influenza levels in Illinois are no longer "widespread," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's most recent data.

Flu-related deaths reach 40 in Indiana

Forty people in Indiana have died from flu-related illness this season, state health officials reported Wednesday.

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Flu fears restrict hospital visits

Four local hospitals are limiting visitor access to patients in a move to prevent the spread of the flu, an illness that continues to sicken the nation.

Flu fears restrict hospital visits

A sign Tuesday tells visitors about restricted visitation because of the potential to spread the flu at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Crown Point.

Flu fears restrict hospital visits

Franciscan St. Anthony Health volunteer Dan O'Connell works Tuesday at the information desk at the hospital in Crown Point. A sign tells visitors about restricted visitation because of the potential of spreading the flu.

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Illinois flu cases climb; 27 deaths this season

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel receives a flu shot Friday from Dr. Julie Morita, director of immunizations at the Chicago Department of Public Health, at a North Side clinic in Chicago.

Illinois flu cases climb; 27 deaths this season

CHICAGO | Illinois is among the 24 states across the nation hardest hit by the flu, but vaccine is still available in most locations, health officials said Friday as they urged people to get their shots.

How to tell a cold from the flu

The common cold and flu are caused by different viruses but can have some similar symptoms, making them tough to tell apart. In general, the flu is worse and symptoms are more intense.

Flu to blame for 10 Indiana deaths

The flu is being blamed for 10 deaths in Indiana so far this season, according to data released Wednesday by the Indiana State Department of Health.

Chronic cough or cold could be COPD

COPD, short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe.

CDC says US flu season starts early, could be bad

Health officials on Monday said suspected flu cases have jumped in five Southern states, and the primary strain circulating tends to make people sicker than other types.

What travelers need to know about the flu season this year

As flu season approaches, germs are spreading faster than holiday cheer. Traveling through a highly populated place, such as an airport, raises the risk of contracting the seasonal flu.