Cough and congestion are common for many children this time of year, signaling any number of illnesses. For parents, it’s ...

Vaccinating women during pregnancy leads to the transfer of antibodies to their newborns. These antibodies were detected not ...

In 2024, Germany recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases since reporting became mandatory in the year 2013.

Doctronic reports on top OTC and prescription flu medicines, emphasizing symptom relief and the importance of early antiviral ...

We need mucus in order to moisten the areas of the nose, throat, stomach and intestinal tract and trap bacteria and viruses before they can cause infection. Ordinarily, we won’t notice the mucus.

A new nasal whooping cough vaccine showed an ability to prevent both infection and transmission of the disease in mice. Current vaccines offer treatment but fail to halt transmission of the bacteria ...

Many over-the-counter (OTC) products can relieve cold and flu symptoms, such as a runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat, or cough. However, the variety of products available can sometimes be ...

CAN you feel the telltale tickle of a post-Christmas cough coming on? It’s a risk that comes with the festive season, a time ...

There's still no cure for the common cold. Cold medicines seek to relieve symptoms rather than cure the illness or make it go away faster. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and self-care may help you ...