Over 160,000 people this season have landed in the hospital from flu complications, CDC estimates. More than 6,600 have died.

Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson says most coughs can usually be managed at home but there are times it is ...

Another illness you should look out for is a gastrointestinal virus called norovirus. McComb said this virus can cause lots ...

The CDC is monitoring developments closely because the United States is in the middle of flu season. With more patients ...

Saline nasal drops also help flush out mucous and inflammatory mediators, which can improve cold symptoms and give the immune ...

Chowdhury's first suggestion was to make some water warm, add salt and gargle it in the back of your throat. "This helps ...

India has reported over 15 cases of HMPV. Meanwhile, China attributed the rise in cases to improved detection methods in ...

Wait times in emergency rooms are going to stay at least as bad as they are now — and they may get worse! One key reason is ...

Many common disinfectants (containing things like ammonia and alcohol), hand sanitizer, and even Clorox and Lysol wipes, ...

A groundbreaking study has unveiled how Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium often found in humans, evolves and survives, ...

To prevent colds, keeping your immunity up before September and onwards may steer a virus away. Learn about cold prevention ...

There are many unpleasant aspects of the cold winter season, and chief among them is the havoc it can wreak on sinuses. Even ...