Small but rising numbers of flu cases around the nation have a Northern Virginia doctor urging people to get vaccinated and cover coughs correctly to avoid spreading ailments, such as the flu, colds ...

Stress urinary incontinence is caused by weak pelvic floor muscles, which can develop after pregnancy or childbirth. (Getty Images) Accidentally peeing when you sneeze, laugh, cough or exercise can be ...

“If you’re sick, don’t go visit other people. Stay at home and use those extra couple of days to get better,” Dr. Carrico said. “Mom said that if you have a cough or sneeze, let’s do that in a tissue ...

‘Sneeze neurons’ activated by triggers such as pollen or a viral infection send an achoo signal, whereas cough neurons induce a hack. Does a whiff of pollen trigger a sneeze or a cough? Scientists ...

AROUND 8 in 1,000 adults will get pneumonia every year – and it’s important to know the symptoms. Usually caused by a ...

The Madison County Health Department is seeing an increase in whooping cough, cases among school-aged children. Pertussis, also known as 'whooping cough' is a bacterial respiratory infection that ...

Lane County Public Health has declared a "community-wide outbreak" of pertussis, commonly called whooping cough. On Wednesday, Lane County said there are nearly 40 cases in the county, with more ...

The Oregon Health Authority is encouraging residents to get vaccinated against pertussis as health officials report a sharp increase in whooping cough cases statewide. As of Thursday, 178 pertussis ...