With measles outbreaks, flu spikes, and COVID as a seasonal threat, learn key differences between these contagious diseases, ...

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 ...

As measles cases continue to crop up across the U.S., so too are cases of another highly contagious disease. Whooping cough, known clinically as pertussis, has caused the death of at least five, ...

AC has now become a necessity. Many people have a problem of heaviness in head, sore throat and frequent cold and cough after sitting in an air conditioner. If this happens to you too, then there is ...

You may use decongestants like Sudafed for a stuffy nose, but limit your use to avoid rebound congestion. Children older than 2 can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for a cold, but consult a doctor for ...

Doctors in Central Texas share the latest on flu strains, RSV, stomach viruses and cedar pollen as cold and allergy season ...

England is seeing a bit of a surge in temperatures this week, with it forecast to hit 18C in some places on Wednesday. It’s been weeks of rain and cold - and in those conditions some nasty viruses ...

Cancer often grows silently without pain. Early screening and spotting warning signs like lumps, cough, fatigue, or weight loss can save lives and improve survival rates.

These are some of the most common issues that a sore throat could be the first indicator of a more pressing issue.