Sneezing and coughing are two different ways of accomplishing the same. One involves the nose and mucus, the other the mouth and mucus, but both are defensive respiratory reflexes designed to expel ...

Local doctors report a sharp rise in cases and increased hospital precautions, while urging residents to stay vigilant with ...

“Meanwhile, flu typically causes a sudden onset of fever, severe tiredness and weakness, muscle and joint aches, a headache, ...

A new strain of the flu is making its way across the country and Oklahoma, reported to have 'high' activity levels.

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, with coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms going around, how can you tell which illness you might have? Since symptoms often ...

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Sara Ritchie about how to care for your child’s cold and cough. Dr. Ritchie is an ...

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 ...

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. ( FOX 56) — Health officials in Floyd County are reporting four new cases of pertussis, also known as ...

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, ...

Those infected with the flu are most contagious during the first three days, the CDC said. In some cases, however, people can ...

Cough and congestion are common for many children this time of year, signaling any number of illnesses. For parents, it’s ...