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 ...

Feeling under the weather? Local health officials are tracking a variety of viruses making rounds in the community right now.

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 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 ...

California is experiencing an increase in cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread through coughing and can cause severe illness, ...

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

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 ...

The Biden administration is committing $306 million to strengthen the nation's response to the H5N1 avian influenza, according to a Jan. 3 HHS news release shared with Becker's. The commitment aims to ...

Oklahoma reports a surge in whooping cough and upper respiratory illnesses, prompting hospitals to advise when to seek emergency care amid rising cases of flu and other upper respiratory illnesses.