Respiratory illnesses are one of the most common health issues, with the common cold and flu being particularly prevalent. A ...

Garlic, popularly thought to have antiviral properties, also does not appear to shorten the duration of a cold. It may prevent illness, however. A double-blind, randomized controlled trial of 146 ...

If you’ve noticed more people coughing around you lately, you’re not imagining it. Both COVID and flu are circulating across the UK. According to the latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data, ...

Different types of coughs and accompanying symptoms might give an indication of what might be causing it.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We’re entering peak cold and flu season, so even if you haven’t yet experienced the first sniffle, sore ...

H3N2 influenza cases are rising across India. Doctors explain how it differs from a common cold, key danger signs like chest ...

Often, other factors are also at play. "Please see a doctor," says Green, "if your cough lasts more than seven to 10 days, ...

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...

A common cold affects people differently. While some suffer from mild symptoms, for others, it can be life-threatening. A new ...

Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have reached the highest annual total in a decade, with as many cases tallied in the last 12 weeks as in the entire rest of the year. As of mid-September, about 14,500 ...

WATCHING. WGAL NEWS EIGHT. WELL, WHOOPING COUGH IS ON THE RISE IN THE U.S., AND THE CDC SAYS PROTECTION FROM THE VACCINE IS WANING. SO FAR, THERE HAVE BEEN AROUND 14,000 CASES REPORTED NATIONWIDE.

This debilitating disease is particularly dangerous for babies, but can affect people at any age. Vaccination remains a key ...