Flu season is here in New Jersey, but other illnesses are in full swing as well. Cases of influenza increased during holiday gatherings and travel and have been on the rise since then. In the week ...

Many factors affect the infectious period of seasonal influenza, commonly called "the flu," but there are some good rules of thumb for when it's safe to return to work or school. When you purchase ...

It’s a tricky question to answer, but experts say symptoms and rapid tests are still good guides. By Dana G. Smith As we cope with our fifth Covid summer, people are once again navigating travel and ...

While it wasn't clear whether Keaton had any underlying conditions, doctors say "perfectly healthy" people can die from ...

As the nation experiences what many experts believe is the second-largest wave of COVID infections since the pandemic started, many Americans will be checking to make sure they don’t have the ...

COVID rebound is when COVID-19 symptoms return soon after they go away or a person registers a positive COVID-19 test result after testing negative for several days. COVID rebound can happen in people ...

Croup usually causes symptoms for around 2 days. However, it may last for up to 2 weeks. Symptoms such as a barking cough can peak within 1–3 days, but a mild cough may persist for longer Croup is an ...

Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

A lingering cough after COVID-19 affects nearly 5% of infected people. Coughing is a common COVID symptom, and it can potentially stick around for longer than four weeks—and up to six months—after ...