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 ...

Doctor visits and hospitalizations for flu have hit a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Experts discuss influenza ...

With all the recent stories about the outbreaks of avian flu among cats, we are often asked about how prone our dogs are to ...

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

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

The worst respiratory illness season in over a decade is hitting Pennsylvania and the country. Here's why everyone is getting ...

Some years are worse than others and this year is a worse flu season, although it’s a better COVID season,” said Mary Jo Trepka, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Florida International ...

Is it possible to get the flu twice in the same season? Experts share who is more likely to get reinfected and how to stay safe during this severe flu season.

For those getting tired of falling ill this time of year, one neuroscientist has offered these simple steps to boost your ...

As we make our way though cold and flu season, this is what we're doing to protect our health and avoid getting sick.

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

Science supports mom's advice to bundle up in the cold. A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows that ...