Influenza is on the rise. Flu activity was "high" or "very high" in 32 states and jurisdictions, as of Dec. 30, according to ...

While humans evolved to perform routine endurance activity, recent secular trends in the United States and globally have resulted in a dramatic rise in the amount of time spent inactive in both ...

With cold and flu season underway, one would hope others would be considerate enough to cough and sneeze into the crook of their elbow, slowing down the spread of contagious droplets into the air ...

Ever catch yourself saying “bless you” after sneezing when no one’s around? Turns out, that small, polite reflex says more about your personality than you think. From self-awareness to playfulness and ...

Sneezing from cats, dust mites, or mold may one day be preventable with a flip of a switch. Researchers at CU Boulder found that UV222 light can alter allergen proteins, reducing allergic reactions ...

ATLANTA — Itchy, watery eyes and sneezing fits could be signs of fall allergies. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon learned what’s kicking up this time of year, leading to your symptoms.

When our feline friends show signs of being unwell, it is natural to be concerned. After all, these small, furry members of the family are notorious for not sharing how they feel, and can even hide ...

Propofol sedation can trigger sneezing during periocular injections, risking needle injury to the globe or optic nerve. Opioids such as fentanyl or alfentanil effectively suppress the sneeze reflex, ...

Sneezy is sixth in line among the seven dwarfs in Disney’s 1937 “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” as they leave the mine and sing “Heigh Ho” on the way home. With a severe case of hay fever, when the ...

(WJW) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants a rare wildflower removed from the federal list of Endangered and Threatened Plants thanks to its recovery. According to the FWS, Virginia sneezeweed ...

The sneezing, itchy eyes and coughing elicited by some allergens are caused by proteins creating holes in airway cells, reports a study published this week in Nature. The findings challenge scientists ...