Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are on the rise in the United States. While vaccines have kept this illness under control for decades, recent trends show a resurgence. In Utah, cases have ...

An expert has revealed it is possible to know what winter illness you have based on the type of cough you’re dealing with. According to a doctor, this symptom can appear differently depending on ...

In recent weeks, many people have been struck down by what's being called the 'superflu'. Winter's always been a time for sniffles and sneezes, but this year's particular bug is wreaking havoc – ...

Despite all our 21st-century medical advances, there is no cure to the common cold. This forces us to rely on home remedies to get through the day. One popular option for managing those pesky ...

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'Tis the season of vigorous handwashing and using copious amounts of hand sanitizer as Americans try to avoid getting sick before the holidays. Health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and ...

When winter storms knock out the power, they rarely give much warning — and suddenly, everyday essentials like heat, lights, and phone chargers feel anything but optional. The best portable generators ...

A dry cough causes a scratchy throat but doesn't produce mucus. Upper respiratory infections, allergies, and asthma often trigger it. A dry cough can develop for many reasons. Some of the most common ...

A surgeon in the UK has issued a warning over burns caused by people using steam inhalation as a remedy for coughs and colds. Jeremy Yarrow, a consultant surgeon at the NHS Welsh Centre for Burns and ...

Acute bronchitis usually resolves without treatment, but you can get rest and hydrate to support your recovery. Chronic bronchitis requires ongoing medical care due to long-term symptoms. You can take ...

Make sure you get a flu vaccine every year to lower the risk of getting and spreading the virus. The flu is most contagious during the first three days after your symptoms develop. To prevent ...