New data from the South Carolina Department of Public Health showed an increase in flu-related deaths and hospitalizations.

Gastrointestinal illnesses, including noroviruses, are on the upswing this winter. Although cruises account for fewer than 1% ...

Children bring home many wonderful things from day care and school – knowledge, improved skills, new friends. In the fall and ...

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department said Thursday that, in January, the county experienced one of its highest flu ...

Oklahoma schools closing for cleaning amid rise in flu cases Taking a few simple steps can significantly reduce your risk of catching the flu and help you manage symptoms if you do get sick.

The main symptom of bronchitis is a productive cough. In other words, a cough that brings up yellow-grey mucus. If you have a cold, your cough will be dry. Since bronchitis is an inflammation of the ...

Wash your hands often, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough and stay away from folks who may be infected. And, of course, wearing a mask won't hurt. Respiratory viruses ...

A coughing, sneezing, 3D-printed model of the human nose and upper airway has provided researchers with a better understanding of how airborne infections are transmitted. The knowledge will aid in ...

A chesty cough, on the other hand, produces mucus to help clear your airways. “These coughs are rarely a sign of anything serious and most tend to clear up within three weeks without requiring ...

Research also suggests this. In a study conducted in 2008, participants reported immediate relief from symptoms of cough, runny nose, and sneezing upon consuming a hot beverage. “Relying on alcohol as ...