World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24, every year. The day aims to raise awareness about tuberculosis, and its health, social, and economic impact. Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a ...

An NHS doctor has issued a caution if your cough persists for two to three weeks. At this stage, it could be a "nasty illness" and you might be contagious. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis or ...

As GLP-1 use has expanded well beyond obesity and diabetes, clinicians are encountering a broader range of real-world symptoms — some anticipated, others less clearly defined. For primary care ...

Australia is battling its biggest rise in whooping cough cases in 35 years. During 2024 and 2025 Australia recorded 82,513 whooping cough cases – the highest number since monitoring began in 1991.

Anyone who has dealt with a lingering cough knows how quickly it can take over daily life. It interrupts conversations, disrupts sleep and makes even simple things like eating or drinking ...

Aspiration is a common cause of coughing after eating, when you inhale something into your windpipe. Treatment for coughing after eating typically includes dietary changes and medications. Eating ...

Whooping cough cases are on the rise as the vaccination rate for the highly contagious respiratory illness drops, a new investigation has found. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is caused by a ...

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Despite all our 21st-century medical advances, there is no cure to the common cold. This forces us to rely on home remedies to get through the day. One popular option for managing those pesky ...

As friends and family gather this holiday season, there’s a warning for new parents. The CDC says cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, remain elevated this year. An unvaccinated infant died from the ...

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...