Honey, ginger and some meds: Experts list the essentials you'll need on your next sick day. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) You feel a scratch in your throat, or a lurch in your ...

A sick day survival kit could include cold and flu remedies, drinks to help someone stay hydrated, comfy clothes, or specific medications, depending on the situation. Many people take sick days when ...

Your head is throbbing, your voice is a scratchy whisper, and sitting upright feels like a workout. Yep, you’re sick. And that means you’re going to have to muster up enough energy to let your boss ...

The US is seeing its highest level of flu in more than 25 years, by measure of how many people are heading to the doctor for fever, sore throat or cough. If you’re one of the many dealing with flu in ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Healthcare providers are urging vigilance as cases of whooping cough, also known as the "100-day cough," continue to rise across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control ...

As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: When is a child too ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get ...