Norovirus is commonly referred to as the stomach flu, stomach bug or as the “cruise ship virus” because it’s often the cause ...

Cold, dry air can trigger asthma and negatively affect heart health. People with asthma may start coughing or wheezing more.

Flu activity begins to increase in October and often peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for ...

Says a pediatric infectious disease physician, “Our expectation is that we’re going to have several more weeks yet of a lot ...

Frustrated Kent GPs say requiring parents to provide a doctor’s note as evidence when a child is off sick with a cold is ...

Elderberry syrups and gummies have been popular with content creators in recent years, as a home remedy for the cold or flu.

McLaughlin suggests staying home from work or school for a full week — if not a little longer — to stop the spread. Also, ...

Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, highly contagious illness that often causes mild upper respiratory symptoms, akin to a cold. In babies, particularly those with tiny airways, RSV can cause the ...

There are a few habits you should avoid if you don't want to get sick this year. Edwin Tan via Getty Images Cold and flu season is in full swing. As the months get colder and folks are indoors ...

Frustrated Kent GPs say requiring parents to provide a doctor’s note to schools as evidence when a child is off sick with a cold is “wrong on every level”. They have warned it is an ...

One simple conversation with your doctor about the flu vaccine could be the key to a healthier season for you and your loved ...

Stay home if you’re feeling sick.” That’s the message from doctors as viruses keep going around this season. While we’ve ...