Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory tract.

The wintertime viral season is upon us, and medical experts say the norovirus is having a huge impact right now. In recent ...

The CDC reported that COVID-19, seasonal flu and RSV diagnosis are increasing across the country. A map posted on the CDC website shows Ohio and Indiana are seeing moderate respiratory illness ...

Aurora Health Care confirmed Friday to 12 News that it will institute a mask mandate next week amid a rise in illness. In a ...

The latest data suggests 2024 was the worst year for cruise ship-based gastrointestinal outbreaks in over a decade.

The flu vaccine is a must for anyone over 60. Influenza can be more severe in older adults, often leading to complications like pneumonia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

The grant allows UH to develop an Alternatives to Opioids program that educates caregivers about how music therapy and acupuncture can be used to decrease the use of opioids in the emergency ...

At least 30 people, including children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes overnight and into Friday morning, hospital ...

As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa’s order to close its Canadian offices, Canada's industry ...

California is seeing a rise in cases of whooping cough, a highly contagious bacterial disease that can cause severe illness, ...

COVID-19 activity is increasing in most regions, with test positivity rising to 7.1%. Emergency department visits are also on the rise from previously low levels. The CDC anticipates continued ...