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.

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 ...

They may be irritating and annoying, but often we just can't help ourselves from laughing, sneezing, itching, coughing and crying ... This helps to protect your airways from infections and ...