Data from the Southern Hemisphere hint that this year's flu shot lowers the risk of hospitalization among vulnerable ...

The bald eagle was removed 17 years ago from the endangered species list, signaling the comeback of an iconic species. A new ...

Infections caused by the latest variant have symptoms including fever, chills, fatigue, cough, congestion and headache.

Colder weather brings a change in seasons and often an uptick in flu and COVID-19 cases. The viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu keep changing and infecting thousands of people each year, with older ...

RSV and the common cold both cause symptoms of viral infection. Coughing tends to be more severe in RSV. Learn how RSV vs.

Delsym and Robitussin-DM are OTC medications that temporarily relieve cough due to breathing conditions, such as the common ...

Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is an infection caused by parvovirus B19 that causes symptoms such as red cheeks, ...

NEARLY one in six bunged-up Brits are banished from their beds when they have a cold – spending as long as three nights in ...

Overall, the CDC learned that the VE for this year’s flu shot was at 34.5%, including 58.7% among patients with comorbidities ...

Health officials are urging British Columbians to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as the fall respiratory illness ...

“A ‘tripledemic’ refers to side-by-side outbreaks of three respiratory illnesses, typically occurring during the autumn and ...

In short: "The best illness is the one you never have, Dr. Yancey says.