TRAVELLERS returning to the UK have been warned of a rare bug that invades the nervous system and can turn fatal within hours. In recent weeks the UK has reported cases of meningococcal disease in ...

A hay fever cough is an unfortunate symptom of the spring season - dry, tickly, and often coming with a scratchy throat ...

The flu, often underestimated, poses a significant threat, especially to vulnerable populations. Recent data reveals a severe ...

WE all know that prolonged stress isn’t good for our mental or physical health. And most of us can probably recognise some of the telltale warning signs that rear their ugly head when the pressure ...

The Cold and Flu Council said a healthy lifestyle is top of the list for preventing colds ... especially if taking other medication. The symptoms for flu and colds are similar.

Ross Gittins (“Here’s how to fix our democracy”, April 23) elaborates on institutional changes that can improve the ...

The virus leads to an estimated 36,000 deaths in the United States each season — many of them so sudden that families are ...

Learn about the different types of colds, their symptoms, and how to manage each variation effectively. Stay informed and ...

Co-author Adam Lauring, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the U-M Medical School, said the findings indicate great potential for lowering flu incidence. "This was a really exciting ...

Texas health and wildlife officials have detected avian flu in at least four mammal species across six counties on the Texas High Plains. Among them: foxes, raccoons, skunks and cats. The virus is ...

While most people recover fully from flu after a week or two without needing any special treatment, this viral condition can cause serious illness, particularly for those at risk, including the ...

Apr. 17, 2025 — A vaccine under development has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly variant of the virus that causes bird flu. The work focuses on the H5N1 variant known as ...